cyclopaedia

See also: cyclopædia

English

Alternative forms

cyclopædia (UK)
cyclopedia (US)

Etymology

From Ancient Greek [Term?]. See cycle, and compare encyclopedia.

Pronunciation

(UK) IPA^(key): /saɪk.ləʊˈpiːd.i.ə/
Rhymes: -iːdiə

Noun

cyclopaedia (plural cyclopaedias)

(archaic) The circle or compass of the arts and sciences (originally, of the seven so-called liberal arts and sciences); circle of human knowledge.
(archaic) An encyclopedia.

Related terms

encyclopedia

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