encyclopaedia
noun/ɪnˌsaɪkləˈpiːdiə/
Frequency rank: #15,550 of 20,003 in the WORDED list (wordfreq data)
Meaning
A comprehensive reference work containing articles on many subjects or on many aspects of one subject.
Example sentence
She spent hours reading through the encyclopaedia to find information about ancient civilizations.
Synonyms & related words
More words in ranks 15,501–15,600
- dissipationThe process of wasting money, energy, or time through excessive or foolish behavior; also, the gradual disappearance of something.
- dividersomething that separates or divides a space into parts.
- downsidesthe negative aspects or disadvantages of something.
- dynamismthe quality of being full of energy, enthusiasm, and a strong will to succeed or make things happen.
- effigyA sculpture or model representing a particular person, often made to be destroyed as a form of protest.
- entomologyThe branch of zoology concerned with the scientific study of insects.
- everymanan ordinary or typical person representing the common people.
- extravagancethe quality of spending much more than is necessary; excessive wastefulness or luxury.
- factuallyin a way that is based on or limited to facts; accurately.
- fakera person who pretends to be something they are not; someone who deceives others by putting on a false appearance.