Encyclopedic (adjective)

Having a wide range of knowledge; comprehensive.

Origin:

Late 18th century: from french encyclopedique, from encyclopedie (see encyclopedia).

Examples:

  1. He had an encyclopedic knowledge of Shakespeare's plays.
  2. His encyclopedic knowledge of wines was impressive.
  3. Encyclopedic means having a wide range of knowledge; comprehensive.
  4. An encyclopedic dictionary contains a wide range of information.
  5. Encyclopedic knowledge is knowledge that is very broad and extensive.
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