encyclopedia

Meanings

• noun

  A comprehensive collection of knowledge arranged systematically.

  - "The encyclopedia is a valuable resource for students."
  - "He spent hours browsing through the encyclopedia to find information on various topics."

• noun

  An extensive and detailed record or survey.

  - "The encyclopedia of birds is a must-have for ornithologists."
  - "The encyclopedia of world history covers events from ancient civilizations to modern times."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with encyclopedia
encycleidia , pedia , edia , media , fedia , idea

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Variants

List of all variants of encyclopedia that leads to same result
encyclopedia , encyclopedias , encyclopaedia , encyclopaedias , encyclopaedic , encyclopedic

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

From the Greek word 'encyklos' meaning 'circle' and 'pedia' meaning 'child', indicating a comprehensive education.

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Trivia

Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word

1. The first encyclopedia was created in China during the Han Dynasty around 120 AD.

2. The largest encyclopedia ever created is the Soviet Encyclopedia, which consists of 35 million words.

3. The term 'encyclopedia' was first used in English in the late 15th century.

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Related Concepts

informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to

1. dictionary: While both encyclopedias and dictionaries provide information, encyclopedias offer more detailed and comprehensive entries on various topics.

2. wikipedia: Wikipedia is an online encyclopedia that allows users to edit and contribute to its content, making it a collaborative and constantly evolving resource.

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Culture

Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.

The encyclopedia has been a symbol of knowledge and learning since its inception. It has been used extensively in literature, art, and music, representing wisdom and the pursuit of knowledge.

How to Memorize "encyclopedia"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a large, heavy book filled with pages of information.
   - Visualize yourself holding the encyclopedia and flipping through its pages to find the information you need.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the encyclopedia with knowledge, learning, and wisdom.
   - Think of the encyclopedia as a treasure trove of information.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic phrase like 'Every Good Boy Does Fine' to remember the order of the major elements in the periodic table.
   - Use the acronym 'ROYGBIV' to remember the order of the rainbow colors.

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