See also encyclopaedia

Noun

The National Scientific Publishers encyclopedia (Polish)

encyclopedia (plural encyclopedias)

  1. A comprehensive reference work with articles on a range of subjects.
    I only use the library for the encyclopedia, we've got most other books here.

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An encyclopedia (also spelled encyclopaedia or encyclopædia) is a type of reference work, a compendium holding a summary of information from either all branches of knowledge or a particular branch of knowledge.

Encyclopedias are divided into articles or entries, which are usually accessed alphabetically by article name. Encyclopedia entries are longer and more detailed than those in most dictionaries. Generally speaking, unlike dictionary entries, which focus on linguistic information about words, encyclopedia articles focus on factual information to cover the thing or concept for which the article name stands.

Encyclopedias have existed for around 2,000 years; the oldest still in existence, Naturalis Historia, was written in Roman times by Pliny the Elder. The modern encyclopedia evolved out of dictionaries around the 17th century. Historically, some encyclopedias were contained in one volume, but some, such as the Encyclopaedia Britannica, became huge multi-volume works. Some modern encyclopedias are electronic and are often freely available.

The word encyclopaedia comes from the Koine Greek "ἐγκυκλοπαιδεία", from Greek "ἐγκύκλιος παιδεία", transliterated "enkyklios paideia": "enkyklios" (ἐγκύκλιος), meaning "circular, round" + "paideia" (παιδεία), meaning "education, rearing of a child". Together, the phrase literally translates as a "well rounded education" or "general knowledge".

Indeed, the purpose of an encyclopedia is to collect knowledge disseminated around the globe; to set forth its general system to the men with whom we live, and transmit it to those who will come after us, so that the work of preceding centuries will not become useless to the centuries to come; and so that our offspring, becoming better instructed, will at the same time become more virtuous and happy, and that we should not die without having rendered a service to the human race in the future years to come. — Diderot

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Sat Sep 4 12:59:57 2010

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Q. when did artist Brunozetti live?
Asked by mapooh - Wed Sep 6 03:10:49 2006 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments

A. I looked through the Internet but couldn't find anything about him/her, except for a work on "Last Supper", but I think that was you too, right? Considering the name, you should try to contact an Italian art professor. Here's a list of the Italian universities:
Answered by Babi - Wed Sep 6 04:22:30 2006

What is the best natural remedies encyclopedia?
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How come my encyclopedia doesn t support my Mormon beliefs?
Q. I think there's a misprint or two in my encyclopedia...
Asked by Discordia - Fri Jan 9 03:52:09 2009 - - 8 Answers - 0 Comments

A. An encyclopaedia simply reports facts. It is not it's purpose to support anything
Answered by Seebob - Fri Jan 9 03:56:12 2009

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