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Definition of Encyclopedia
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, Encyclopaedia
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 Encyclopedia
1. n. The circle of arts and sciences; a comprehensive summary of knowledge, or of a branch of knowledge; esp., a work in which the various branches of science or art are discussed separately, and usually in alphabetical order; a cyclopedia.
Definition of Encyclopedia
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