Definitions for encyclopaedia
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1. encyclopedia, cyclopedia, encyclopaedia, cyclopaedianoun

   a reference work (often in several volumes) containing articles on various topics (often arranged in alphabetical order) dealing with the entire range of human knowledge or with some particular specialty

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1. encyclopaedianoun

   A reference work (often in several volumes) containing in-depth articles on various topics (often arranged in alphabetical order or by category) dealing with a wide range of subjects or with some particular specialty

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1. encyclopaedia

   An encyclopedia (American English) or encyclopædia (British English) is a reference work or compendium providing summaries of knowledge either general or special to a particular field or discipline. Encyclopedias are divided into articles or entries that are arranged alphabetically by article name or by thematic categories, or else are hyperlinked and searchable. Encyclopedia entries are longer and more detailed than those in most dictionaries. Generally speaking, encyclopedia articles focus on factual information concerning the subject named in the article's title; this is unlike dictionary entries, which focus on linguistic information about words, such as their etymology, meaning, pronunciation, use, and grammatical forms.Encyclopedias have existed for around 2,000 years and have evolved considerably during that time as regards language (written in a major international or a vernacular language), size (few or many volumes), intent (presentation of a global or a limited range of knowledge), cultural perspective (authoritative, ideological, didactic, utilitarian), authorship (qualifications, style), readership (education level, background, interests, capabilities), and the technologies available for their production and distribution (hand-written manuscripts, small or large print runs, Internet). As a valued source of reliable information compiled by experts, printed versions found a prominent place in libraries, schools and other educational institutions. The appearance of digital and open-source versions in the 21st century, such as Wikipedia, has vastly expanded the accessibility, authorship, readership, and variety of encyclopedia entries.

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1. encyclopaedia

   An encyclopaedia is a comprehensive reference work containing articles on a wide range of subjects or on many aspects of a particular field, usually arranged alphabetically. The articles are written by experts in the field and are meant to provide an overview of the subject matter, often including references for further reading. Encyclopaedias can be published in book form or digitally, such as online or on a CD-ROM.

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1. Encyclopaedianoun

   the circle of arts and sciences; a comprehensive summary of knowledge, or of a branch of knowledge; esp., a work in which the various branches of science or art are discussed separately, and usually in alphabetical order; a cyclopedia

2. Etymology: [NL., fr. Gr. , for , instruction in the circle of arts and sciences: cf. F. encyclopdie. See Cyclopedia, and Encyclical.]

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   The numerical value of encyclopaedia in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=encyclopaedia
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Encyclopaedia
3. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Encyclopaedia
4. ^ ChatGPT
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5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/encyclopaedia