Cyclopedia

Pronunciation: /saɪˈklɑːˌpiːdiə/

Definitions of cyclopedia

noun a comprehensive reference work containing articles on a wide range of subjects or on numerous aspects of a particular field

Example Sentences

A1 I found a small cyclopedia in the library.

A2 The cyclopedia on animals helped me with my homework.

B1 She consulted the cyclopedia to learn more about ancient civilizations.

B2 The medical cyclopedia is a valuable resource for healthcare professionals.

C1 The cyclopedia of literature is considered a comprehensive guide in the field.

C2 The cyclopedia of philosophy is a must-have for serious scholars in the discipline.

Examples of cyclopedia in a Sentence

formal The encyclopedia is a comprehensive reference work containing articles on a wide range of subjects.

informal I found a really cool cyclopedia at the library with tons of interesting information.

slang I'll just look it up in the cyclopedia real quick.

figurative His mind is like a cyclopedia, filled with knowledge on a variety of topics.

Grammatical Forms of cyclopedia

• past tense: cycloped
• plural: cyclopedias
• comparative: more cyclopedic
• superlative: most cyclopedic
• present tense: cyclopedias
• future tense: will cyclopedize
• perfect tense: have cycloped
• continuous tense: is cyclopedizing
• singular: cyclopedia
• positive degree: cyclopedia
• infinitive: to cyclopedize
• gerund: cyclopedizing
• participle: cyclopedized

Origin and Evolution of cyclopedia

First Known Use: 1704 year

Language of Origin: Greek/Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'cyclopedia' originated from the Greek word 'kuklos' meaning 'circle' and 'paideia' meaning 'education'. It was later adapted into Latin as 'encyclopedia' which translates to 'general education'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to a comprehensive guide or collection of knowledge in various subjects, the term 'cyclopedia' evolved to be synonymous with 'encyclopedia' in modern usage.