Encyclopaedia

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Encyclopaedia

Encyclopaedia (pronunciation: /ɛnˌsaɪkləˈpiːdiə/), also spelled encyclopedia, is a comprehensive written compendium that contains information on all branches of knowledge or a particular branch of knowledge. The term is derived from the Greek words "enkyklios paideia" (ἐγκύκλιος παιδεία), meaning "general education".

Etymology

The word "encyclopaedia" comes from the Greek words "enkyklios" (ἐγκύκλιος), meaning "circular, recurrent, required regularly, general" and "paideia" (παιδεία), meaning "education, rearing of a child". Together, they refer to the general education that a person is expected to have.

Related Terms

  • Dictionary: A reference book containing an alphabetical list of words, with information given for each word, usually including meaning, pronunciation, and etymology.
  • Thesaurus: A reference book that lists words grouped together according to similarity of meaning.
  • Glossary: An alphabetical list of terms peculiar to a field of knowledge with definitions or explanations.
  • Lexicon: The vocabulary of a person, language, or branch of knowledge.
  • Compendium: A collection of concise but detailed information about a particular subject.

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