Cyclopaedia (Noun)
Meaning
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.
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- The library housed a rare 18th-century cyclopaedia that was highly prized by scholars and researchers.
- She spent hours poring over the cyclopaedia, fascinated by the breadth of knowledge it contained.
- The cyclopaedia was a staple of every Victorian gentleman's library, a symbol of his intellectual curiosity and refinement.
- The publication of the new cyclopaedia was a major event in the academic community, with many experts contributing articles on their specialties.
- The cyclopaedia's comprehensive coverage of scientific topics made it an invaluable resource for students and researchers alike.