Cyclopedic — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun adjective /ˌsī-klə-ˈpē-dē-ə/ cy·clo·pe·dia

Meaning & Definition of Cyclopedic

Cyclopedic (noun)

  1. encyclopedia

Cyclopedic (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. covering everything or all important points

    "she has a cyclopedic memory—she just doesn't have a clue as to what's important and what isn't"

    similar: all-embracing, all-in (chiefly British), all-inclusive, broad-gauge, compendious, complete, comprehensive, cover-all, embracive, encyclopedic, exhaustive, full, global, in-depth, inclusive, omnibus, panoramic, thorough, universal
    related: broad, catholic, encyclical, general, inclusionary, overall, cosmic, extensive, far, far-reaching, grand, large, panoptic, sweeping, vast, wide, wide-ranging, blanket, indiscriminate, unrestricted
    near: circumscribed, limited, narrow, restricted, specialized, exact, precise, individual, singular, specific, incomplete, patchy, sketchy

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Cyclopedic

The most common words with a similar meaning to Cyclopedic:

Chiefly British: all-in
all-embracing, all-inclusive, broad-gauge, compendious, complete, comprehensive, cover-all, embracive, encyclopedic, exhaustive, full, global, in-depth, inclusive, omnibus, panoramic, thorough, universal

Related Words for Cyclopedic

broad, catholic, encyclical, general, inclusionary, overall, cosmic, extensive, far, far-reaching, grand, large, panoptic, sweeping, vast, wide, wide-ranging, blanket, indiscriminate, unrestricted

Near Antonyms of Cyclopedic

circumscribed, limited, narrow, restricted, specialized, exact, precise, individual, singular, specific, incomplete, patchy, sketchy

Word Forms of Cyclopedic

Derived words: cyclopedic (adjective)

Origin & Etymology of Cyclopedic

First known use: 1728

Frequently Asked Questions about Cyclopedic

What does "Cyclopedic" mean?

"Cyclopedic" means encyclopedia. As an a noun and an adjective, it is defined as: encyclopedia.

What is another word for "Cyclopedic"?

Other words for "Cyclopedic" include all-embracing, all-in, all-inclusive, broad-gauge, compendious, complete, comprehensive and cover-all. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Cyclopedic" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Cyclopedic"?

There are 39 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Cyclopedic". Common alternatives include all-embracing, all-in, all-inclusive, broad-gauge, compendious, complete, comprehensive, cover-all, embracive and encyclopedic.

How do you use "Cyclopedic" in a sentence?

Examples of "Cyclopedic" in a sentence: "she has a cyclopedic memory—she just doesn't have a clue as to what's important and what isn't".

Is "Cyclopedic" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Cyclopedic" can be used as a noun and an adjective, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Cyclopedic"?

"Cyclopedic" is pronounced /ˌsī-klə-ˈpē-dē-ə/ and divided into syllables as cy·clo·pe·dia.

What is the origin of the word "Cyclopedic"?

First known use: 1728.

What is another word for "Cyclopedic" meaning "covering everything or all important points"?

When "Cyclopedic" (adjective) means covering everything or all important points, synonyms include all-embracing, all-in, all-inclusive, broad-gauge, compendious and complete.