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Definition of Encyclopaedia
1. Noun. A reference work (often in several volumes) containing articles on various topics (often arranged in alphabetical order) dealing with the entire range of human knowledge or with some particular specialty.
Exact synonyms: Cyclopaedia, Cyclopedia, Encyclopedia
Generic synonyms: Book Of Facts, Reference, Reference Book, Reference Work
Specialized synonyms: Book Of Knowledge
Generic synonyms: Book Of Facts, Reference, Reference Book, Reference Work
Specialized synonyms: Book Of Knowledge
Definition of Encyclopaedia
1. Noun. (chiefly UK) A reference work (often in several volumes) containing in-depth articles on various topics (often arranged in alphabetical order or by category) dealing with a wide range of subjects or with some particular specialty ¹
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Definition of Encyclopaedia
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Medical Definition of Encyclopaedia
1. Works containing information articles on subjects in every field of knowledge, usually arranged in alphabetical order, or a similar work limited to a special field or subject. (12 Dec 1998)