Encyclopedia
Encyclopedia
Encyclopedia (pronunciation: /ɛnˌsaɪ.kləˈpiː.diə/), from the Greek words "enkyklios paideia" meaning "general education", is a comprehensive written compendium that contains information on all branches of knowledge or a particular branch of knowledge.
Etymology
The term "encyclopedia" comes from the Greek words "enkyklios paideia" which literally translates to "general education". The word was first used in the title of a work by Pliny the Elder, a Roman author, called "Naturalis Historia", which was essentially an encyclopedia of the natural world.
Related Terms
- Reference work: A book or periodical (or its electronic equivalent) to which one can refer for confirmed facts. The information is intended to be found quickly when needed.
- Dictionary: A collection of words in one or more specific languages, often arranged alphabetically, which may include information on definitions, usage, etymologies, pronunciations, translation, etc.
- Thesaurus: A reference work that lists words grouped together according to similarity of meaning (containing synonyms and sometimes antonyms), in contrast to a dictionary, which provides definitions for words, and generally lists them in alphabetical order.
- Almanac: An annual publication that includes information such as weather forecasts, farmers' planting dates, tide tables, and other tabular data often arranged according to the calendar.
- Atlas: A collection of maps; it is typically a bundle of maps of Earth or a region of Earth.
- Gazetteer: A geographical dictionary or directory used in conjunction with a map or atlas. It typically contains information concerning the geographical makeup, social statistics and physical features of a country, region, or continent.
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External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Encyclopedia
- Wikipedia's article - Encyclopedia
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