Encyclopedicity
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ɛnˌsaɪ.kləʊˈpiːˌdɪs.ɪ.ti/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Encyclopedicity is a noun meaning The quality or state of being encyclopedic.
Meaning
The quality or state of being encyclopedic.
Example Sentences
A strict dichotomy between dictionaries and encyclopedias is arguably untenable. For this reason, a cline of encyclopedicity can be proposed.
The encyclopedicity of American dictionaries ranges from the inclusion of proper names (W3 being one of the exceptions) to encyclopedic-type definitions, through encyclopedic sections in some entries or special appendices.
Word Forms
- encyclopaedicity
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include encyclopaedicity, compendiousness, epidemicalness, knowledgeability, hypercyclicity, epicity.
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