en·cy·clo·pe·dic ( n-s  kl -p  d k)adj. 1. Of, relating to, or characteristic of an encyclopedia. 2. Embracing many subjects; comprehensive: "an ignorance almost as encyclopedic as his erudition" (William James). en·cy clo·pedi·cal·ly adv. |
encyclopedic, encyclopaedic [ɛnˌsaɪkləʊˈpiːdɪk]
adj
1. (Library Science & Bibliography) of, characteristic of, or relating to an encyclopedia
2. covering a wide range of knowledge; comprehensive
encyclopedically , encyclopaedically adv
ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
| Adj. | 1. | encyclopedic - broad in scope or content; "encyclopedic knowledge" comprehensive - including all or everything; "comprehensive coverage"; "a comprehensive history of the revolution"; "a comprehensive survey"; "a comprehensive education" |
encyclopedic
adjective comprehensive, full, complete, vast, universal, wide-ranging, thorough, in-depth, exhaustive, all-inclusive, all-embracing, all-encompassing, thoroughgoing He has an encyclopedic knowledge of 80s popular music.
Translations
encyclopedic [ɪnˌsaɪkləˈpiːdɪk] encyclopaedic (British) adj (= comprehensive) [knowledge] → encyclopédique
encyclop(a)edic
adj → enzyklopädisch
encyclopedic encyclopaedic [ɪnˌsaɪkləʊˈpiːdɪk] adj → enciclopedico/a
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