noun
cyclopaedia
Cyclopaedia (noun) means the circle or compass of the arts and sciences (originally, of the seven so-called liberal arts and sciences); circle of human knowledge.
noun
1
The circle or compass of the arts and sciences (originally, of the seven so-called liberal arts and sciences); circle of human knowledge.
2
An encyclopedia.
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Etymology
From Ancient Greek κύκλος (kúklos, “circle”) + παιδεία (paideía, “child-rearing, education”). See cycle, and compare encyclopedia.
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What is the meaning of cyclopaedia?
"cyclopaedia" (noun) means the circle or compass of the arts and sciences (originally, of the seven so-called liberal arts and sciences); circle of human knowledge.
What are the different meanings of cyclopaedia?
"cyclopaedia" has 2 main meanings: 1. The circle or compass of the arts and sciences (originally, of the seven so-called liberal arts and sciences); circle of human knowledge; 2. An encyclopedia.