Encyclopedic
(adjective)
Having a wide range of knowledge; comprehensive.
Origin:
Late 18th century: from french encyclopedique, from encyclopedie (see encyclopedia).
Examples:
- He had an encyclopedic knowledge of Shakespeare's plays.
- His encyclopedic knowledge of wines was impressive.
- Encyclopedic means having a wide range of knowledge; comprehensive.
- An encyclopedic dictionary contains a wide range of information.
- Encyclopedic knowledge is knowledge that is very broad and extensive.