CEFR C2

cyclopedia

noun

Meaning

A comprehensive reference work containing information on all branches of knowledge or a specific field, typically arranged alphabetically.

Examples

She consulted the medical cyclopedia to understand the symptoms described in the report.
The historical cyclopedia provides detailed biographies of every major figure from the nineteenth century.

Synonyms: reference, encyclopedia, compendium, almanac

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cyclopedia (C2)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˌsaɪkləˈpiːdiə/

Definition

A comprehensive reference work containing information on all branches of knowledge or a specific field, typically arranged alphabetically.

Examples

She consulted the medical cyclopedia to understand the symptoms described in the report.
The historical cyclopedia provides detailed biographies of every major figure from the nineteenth century.
Modern digital databases have largely replaced the printed cyclopedia in most university libraries.

Synonyms of cyclopedia

Words with a similar meaning to cyclopedia:

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