encyclopedic
Meaning
- Of or relating to the characteristics of an encyclopedia; concerning all subjects, having comprehensive information or knowledge.
- Relating to or containing descriptive information rather than only linguistic or lexical information; about facts and concepts, and not only a word or term; including proper names, biographical and geographical information and illustrations.
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Etymology
First attested in 1824, encyclopedia + -ic.
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