cyclopedia

Meanings

• noun

  A large, comprehensive reference work, often in print or digital format, containing information on various subjects.

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with cyclopedia
pedia , media , fedia

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Variants

List of all variants of cyclopedia that leads to same result
cyclopaedia , cyclopaedias , cyclopedia , cyclopedias , cyclopedic

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

From Greek 'kyklos' meaning circle and 'pedia' meaning children, indicating a circular instruction or guide for children.

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Trivia

Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word

1. The first known encyclopedia was the 'Encyclopédie' or 'System of Universal Knowledge', published in France from 1751 to 1772.

2. The largest encyclopedia ever printed was the 'Soviet Encyclopedia', which contained over 60,000 articles and weighed over 1,000 pounds.

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Related Concepts

informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to

1. encyclopedia: A type of cyclopedia, which is a comprehensive reference work containing information on various subjects.

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Culture

Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.

In Javanese culture, a 'cyclopedia' is referred to as 'Kasus Besar' or 'Buku Besar', which translates to 'large book' or 'comprehensive book'. It is a valued possession in traditional Javanese education and is used to teach various subjects, including literature, history, mathematics, and science.

How to Memorize "cyclopedia"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a large, heavy book with various sections and subjects. Visualize yourself flipping through the pages and finding the information you need.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'cyclopedia' with the image of a large, comprehensive reference work or a source of knowledge.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the word 'cyclopedia' as 'Circle of Pedagogy and Instruction for Developing Awareness'.

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