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Writing an encyclopedia is hard. To do anywhere near a decent job, you have to know a great deal of information about an incredibly wide variety of subjects. Writing so much text is difficult, but doing all the background research seems impossible.
Aaron Swartz

Meaning of "encyclopedia" in the English dictionary

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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD ENCYCLOPEDIA

From New Latin encyclopaedia, erroneously for Greek enkuklios paideia general education, from enkuklios general (see encyclical), + paideia education, from pais child.
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PRONUNCIATION OF ENCYCLOPEDIA

encyclopedia  [ɛnˌsaɪkləʊˈpiːdɪə] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF ENCYCLOPEDIA

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Encyclopedia is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES ENCYCLOPEDIA MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Definition of encyclopedia in the English dictionary

The definition of encyclopedia in the dictionary is a book, often in many volumes, containing articles on various topics, often arranged in alphabetical order, dealing either with the whole range of human knowledge or with one particular subject.


WORDS THAT RHYME WITH ENCYCLOPEDIA


acedia
əˈsiːdɪə
beadier
ˈbiːdɪə
cyclopaedia
ˌsaɪkləʊˈpiːdɪə
cyclopedia
ˌsaɪkləʊˈpiːdɪə
cypripedia
ˌsɪprɪˈpiːdɪə
encyclopaedia
ɪnˌsaɪkləʊˈpiːdɪə
epicedia
ˌepɪˈsiːdɪə
hypermedia
ˈhaɪpəˌmiːdɪə
hypnopaedia
ˌhɪpnəʊˈpiːdɪə
media
ˈmiːdɪə
mixed-media
mɪkst ˈmiːdɪə
multimedia
ˌmʌltɪˈmiːdɪə
needier
ˈniːdɪə
new-media
njuː ˈmiːdɪə
old-media
əʊld ˈmiːdɪə
redia
ˈriːdɪə
reedier
ˈriːdɪə
seedier
ˈsiːdɪə
speedier
ˈspiːdɪə
weedier
ˈwiːdɪə

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE ENCYCLOPEDIA

encumbrance
encumbrancer
encurtain
encyclic
encyclical
encyclopaedia
encyclopaedic
encyclopaedically
encyclopaedism
encyclopaedist
encyclopedian
encyclopedic
encyclopedical
encyclopedically
encyclopedism
encyclopedist
encyst
encystation
encysted
encystment

WORDS THAT END LIKE ENCYCLOPEDIA

intermedia
mass media
me-media
mixed media
new media
news media
old media
otitis media
print media
printed media
social media
via media

Synonyms and antonyms of encyclopedia in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «encyclopedia» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF ENCYCLOPEDIA

Find out the translation of encyclopedia to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of encyclopedia from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «encyclopedia» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

百科全书
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

enciclopedia
570 millions of speakers

English

encyclopedia
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

विश्वकोश
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

الموسوعة
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

энциклопедия
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

enciclopédia
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

বিশ্বকোষ
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

encyclopédie
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Ensiklopedia
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Enzyklopädie
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

百科事典
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

백과사전
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Ensiklopedia
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

Bách khoa toàn thư
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

கலைக்களஞ்சியம்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

ज्ञानकोश
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

ansiklopedi
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

enciclopedia
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

encyklopedia
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

енциклопедія
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

enciclopedie
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

εγκυκλοπαίδεια
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

ensiklopedie
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

encyklopedin
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

oppslagsverket
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of encyclopedia

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «ENCYCLOPEDIA»

The term «encyclopedia» is very widely used and occupies the 8.266 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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List of principal searches undertaken by users to access our English online dictionary and most widely used expressions with the word «encyclopedia».

FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «ENCYCLOPEDIA» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «encyclopedia» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «encyclopedia» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about encyclopedia

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9 QUOTES WITH «ENCYCLOPEDIA»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word encyclopedia.
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Douglas Brinkley
When I was 8 years old, I made my own encyclopedia of American biography - Johnny Appleseed, Jim Bowie, Davy Crockett, Daniel Boone, Charles Lindbergh, my pantheon of favorite heroes. Then I would write my own things and sew them together and try to make my own book.
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Charles Van Doren
Because the world is radically new, the ideal encyclopedia should be radical, too.
3
Sue Gardner
It's a funny habit to write encyclopedia entries. It's not a mass taste.
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Tracy Kidder
The hardest thing was learning to write. I was 13, and the only writing I had done was for Social Studies. It consisted of copying passages right out of the encyclopedia.
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Heather O'Neill
Many writers were picked on as children. Why? Because they were weird from the get-go. They were often to be found at the back of the class smelling erasers, or talking to caterpillars, or walking down the street with an encyclopedia balanced on their head.
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Scott Stossel
There's a vast encyclopedia of fears and phobias, and pretty much any object, experience, situation you can think of, there is someone who has a phobia of it.
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Aaron Swartz
Writing an encyclopedia is hard. To do anywhere near a decent job, you have to know a great deal of information about an incredibly wide variety of subjects. Writing so much text is difficult, but doing all the background research seems impossible.
8
Clive Thompson
A textbook requires a consistent sense of style and a linear structure, hallmarks of a single authorial presence. An encyclopedia doesn't.
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Jimmy Wales
The goal is to give people a free encyclopedia to every person in the world, in their own language. Not just in a 'free beer' kind of way, but also in the free speech kind of way.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «ENCYCLOPEDIA»

Discover the use of encyclopedia in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to encyclopedia and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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The World Book Encyclopedia: So-Sz
"A 22-volume, highly illustrated, A-Z general encyclopedia for all ages, featuring sections on how to use World Book, other research aids, pronunciation key, a student guide to better writing, speaking, and research skills, and ...
World Book, Inc, 2010
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The World Book Encyclopedia: T.
An encyclopedia designed especially to meet the needs of elementary, junior high, and senior high school students.
Vol. 1-- A., World Book, Inc, 1989
3
Encyclopedia of GIS
The Encyclopedia of GIS provides a comprehensive and authoritative guide, contributed by experts and peer-reviewed for accuracy, and alphabetically arranged for convenient access.
Shashi Shekhar, Hui Xiong, 2008
4
The Oxford Encyclopedia of Women in World History: 4 Volume Set
This encyclopedia captures the experiences of women throughout world history and illuminates how they have influenced and been influenced by these historical, social, and demographic changes.
Bonnie G. Smith, 2008
5
The Encyclopedia of Indianapolis
Although it is a monument to Indianapolis, do not be fooled into thinking this tome is impersonal or boring. It's not. It's about people: interesting people. The Encyclopedia of Indianapolis is as engaging as a biography.
David J. Bodenhamer, Robert G. Barrows, 1994
6
Medieval Scandinavia: An Encyclopedia
With full-page maps and supplementary photos, this encyclopedia covers every aspect of Scandinavia during the Middle Ages, including rulers and saints, overviews of the countries, religion, education, politics and law, culture and material ...
Phillip Pulsiano, Kirsten Wolf, 1993
7
Encyclopedia of Literary Translation Into English: A-L
Alongside theater reviews, production photographs, and critical commentary, the volume also includes essays written by practicing theater artists who have worked on the play.
O. Classe, 2000
8
Encyclopedia of Arabic Literature
This reference work covers the classical, transitional and modern periods. Editors and contributors cover an international scope of Arabic literature in many countries.
Julie Scott Meisami, Paul Starkey, 1998
9
Encyclopedia of Junk Food and Fast Food
Essays cover the history of junk foods and convenience foods, along with information on health, diet, and current controversies surrounding the consumption of this type of food.
Andrew F. Smith, 2006
10
The Encyclopedia of Crystals
The ultimate guide to crystals and how to use them! In The Encyclopedia of Crystals, Judy Hall draws on over 30 years' experience of working with crystals to provide the definitive reference.
Judy Hall, 2007

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «ENCYCLOPEDIA»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term encyclopedia is used in the context of the following news items.
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Big Ten: The last Jeep CJ-10 - Jeep Encyclopedia
Some long-lost Jeep models came and went without many teary eyes. The CJ-10 is one that has inspired a second look from many Jeep fans ... «Four Wheeler Network, Jul 15»
2
The Lupus Encyclopedia
As indicated in the title, this book is quite a substantial read. It is an everything you need to know guide to Lupus. An initial introduction to what ... «Nursing Times, Jul 15»
3
Virginia Foundation for the Humanities gets $1 million gift for …
Barbara J. Fried, who has chaired VFH's Board of Directors since July 2014, made the $1 million gift to support Encyclopedia Virginia. Her gift ... «The Daily Progress, Jul 15»
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VFH Receives $1 Million Gift for Encyclopedia Virginia
Charlottesville, VA—Virginia Foundation for the Humanities (VFH) has received a $1 million gift from its Board chairman, Barbara J. Fried, ... «Charlottesville Tomorrow, Jul 15»
5
Amazon tribal medicine chronicled in Encyclopedia before it goes …
At the meeting, the compiled Encyclopedia was collectively edited and reviewed by the elder shamans. The Encyclopedia is written only in the ... «Microfinance Monitor, Jul 15»
6
Amazonian Tribe Creates First Encyclopedia of Indigenous Medicine
At the meeting, the compiled Encyclopedia was collectively edited and reviewed by the elder shamans. The Encyclopedia is written only in the ... «PR Newswire, Jul 15»
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Meeting the man who helped render the Britannica Concise …
It is the concise version of the 32-volume Britannica Encyclopedia, which was first published in 1768 in Edinburgh, Scotland and has seen ... «Tuoitrenews, Jul 15»
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Danilo Kiš The Encyclopedia of the Dead
Early works explored that legacy, but by the time he got to The Encyclopedia of the Dead - first published in Serbo-Croatian in 1983 - the author ... «RTE.ie, Jul 15»
9
CBA Encyclopedia: Trade Exceptions
CBA Encyclopedia: Trade Exceptions. by Daniel Leroux. Jul 6, 2015 1:19 PM. NOTE: Parts of this entry were originally published at Mid-Level Exceptional. «RealGM.com, Jul 15»
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CBA Encyclopedia: Salary Cap
CBA Encyclopedia: Salary Cap. by Trevir Nath. Jul 6, 2015 3:27 PM. While it comes up other places as well, the salary cap is largely covered in Article VII, ... «RealGM.com, Jul 15»

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