encyclopaedia
3 synonyms for encyclopaedia, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A reference work covering many subjects in organized articles, usually alphabetically; the standard British spelling of encyclopedia.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
cyclopedia
cyclopaedia
Etymology
A restored spelling of encyclopedia, borrowed via New Latin encyclopaedia.
Full origin of encyclopaedia →Frequently asked questions
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.
