cyclopedia

noun

cy·​clo·​pe·​dia ˌsī-klə-ˈpē-dē-ə How to pronounce cyclopedia (audio)
variants or less commonly cyclopaedia
cyclopedic adjective

Word History

First Known Use

1728, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of cyclopedia was in 1728

Dictionary Entries Near cyclopedia

Cite this Entry

“Cyclopedia.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cyclopedia. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

cyclopedia

noun
cy·​clo·​pe·​dia
variants or cyclopaedia
cyclopedic adjective

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