Encyclopedia
[ɪnˌsaɪkləˈpiːdiə] or [ɪnˌsaɪkləˈpidiɚ]
Definition
(noun.) a reference work (often in several volumes) containing articles on various topics (often arranged in alphabetical order) dealing with the entire range of human knowledge or with some particular specialty.
Edited by Hugh--From WordNet
Definition
(n.) Alt. of Encyclopaedia
Inputed by Chris
Unserious Contents or Definition
To dream of seeing or searching through encyclopedias, portends that you will secure literary ability to the losing of prosperity and comfort.
Inputed by Ethel
Examples
- An idea of their complexity may be gathered from the following, which is quoted from American Telegraphy and Encyclopedia of the Telegraph, by William Maver, Jr. Frank Lewis Dyer. Edison, His Life and Inventions.
- His project admits of very simple statement now; he wished to edit an encyclopedia, but feared that i t might prove impossible without co?peration and without state support. Walter Libby. An Introduction to the History of Science.
- Meg liked his quiet manners and considered him a walking encyclopedia of useful knowledge. Louisa May Alcott. Little Women.
- His letters to Galileo, Jean Rey, Hobbes, Des cartes, Gassendi, not to mention other scientists and philoso phers, constitute an encyclopedia of the learning of the time. Walter Libby. An Introduction to the History of Science.
- The illustrations in this article are reproduced from American Telegraphy and Encyclopedia of the Telegraph, by William Maver, Jr. Frank Lewis Dyer. Edison, His Life and Inventions.
- As Mr. Pickwick said this, he looked encyclopedias at Mr. Peter Magnus. Charles Dickens. The Pickwick Papers.
- Petty wanted trade encyclopedias prepared, and hoped for inventions in abundance. Walter Libby. An Introduction to the History of Science.
- Over a quarter of a million pages of patent-office reports, encyclopedias, trade journals, receipt books, and other special publications have been carefully scrutinized. William K. David. Secrets of Wise Men, Chemists and Great Physicians.
Edited by Janet