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Noun — A reference work covering many subjects in organized articles, usually alphabetically; the standard British spelling of encyclopedia.

Etymology

A restored spelling of encyclopedia, borrowed via New Latin encyclopaedia.

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What does “encyclopaedia” mean?

The word “encyclopaedia” means a reference work covering many subjects in organized articles, usually alphabetically; the standard British spelling of encyclopedia. In plain terms, a big reference book covering lots of topics — same word as "encyclopedia," just spelled the British way.

How do you pronounce “encyclopaedia”?

“Encyclopaedia” is pronounced ihn-seye-kluh-PEE-dee-uh (/ɪnˌsaɪ.kləˈpi(ː).di.ə/ in IPA).

How do you use “encyclopaedia” in a sentence?

Here is “encyclopaedia” used in a sentence: “The old encyclopaedia set filled an entire bookshelf.”

What part of speech is “encyclopaedia”?

“Encyclopaedia” is a noun.

Where does the word “encyclopaedia” come from?

The word “encyclopaedia” comes from New Latin. A restored spelling of encyclopedia, borrowed via New Latin encyclopaedia.

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