encyclopedic
adjective
Simple meaning
Concerning all subjects, having comprehensive information or knowledge.
Pronunciation
Say it like this:
ihnsykluhpeedikSay the bold part a little louder.
IPA pronunciation (US)
ɪnsaɪkləˈpidɪk
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Definition
Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.
adjective
Of or relating to the characteristics of an encyclopedia; concerning all subjects, having comprehensive information or knowledge.
lexicography
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.
Word Aura™
How this word commonly comes across.
This meaning: Of or relating to the characteristics of an encyclopedia; concerning all subjects, having comprehensive information or knowledge.
Used this way, encyclopedic is a reasonably familiar word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.
- Emotional tone
- Neutral
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Not strongly marked
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- No strong connotation
- Usage feel
- Neutral and straightforward
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Synonyms
Sense: of or relating to the characteristics of an encyclopedia
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