Encyclopedic — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective /in-ˌsī-klə-ˈpē-dik/ en·cy·clo·pe·dic

Meaning & Definition of Encyclopedic

Encyclopedic (adjective)

  1. of, relating to, or suggestive of an encyclopedia or its methods of treating or covering a subject, comprehensive

Encyclopedic (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. covering everything or all important points

    "a tour guide with an encyclopedic knowledge of New York City and its people"

    similar: all-embracing, all-in (chiefly British), all-inclusive, broad-gauge, compendious, complete, comprehensive, cover-all, cyclopedic, embracive, exhaustive, full, global, inclusive, in-depth, 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 Encyclopedic

The most common words with a similar meaning to Encyclopedic:

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

Related Words for Encyclopedic

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 Encyclopedic

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

Word Forms of Encyclopedic

Derived words: encyclopedically (adverb)

Origin & Etymology of Encyclopedic

First known use: 1824

Frequently Asked Questions about Encyclopedic

What does "Encyclopedic" mean?

"Encyclopedic" means of, relating to, or suggestive of an encyclopedia or its methods of treating or covering a subject, comprehensive. As an adjective, it is defined as: of, relating to, or suggestive of an encyclopedia or its methods of treating or covering a subject, comprehensive.

What is another word for "Encyclopedic"?

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

What are different ways to say "Encyclopedic"?

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

How do you use "Encyclopedic" in a sentence?

Examples of "Encyclopedic" in a sentence: "a tour guide with an encyclopedic knowledge of New York City and its people".

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

"Encyclopedic" is an adjective.

How do you pronounce "Encyclopedic"?

"Encyclopedic" is pronounced /in-ˌsī-klə-ˈpē-dik/ and divided into syllables as en·cy·clo·pe·dic.

What is the origin of the word "Encyclopedic"?

First known use: 1824.

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

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