cyclopedic

adjective

cy·​clo·​pe·​dic
variants or less commonly cyclopaedic
Synonyms of cyclopedicnext
1
: being a cyclopedia
2
: of great range or extent : inclusive
a man of cyclopedic knowledge
cyclopedically
-də̇k(ə)lē
-dēk-
-li
adverb

Word History

Etymology

cyclopedia, cyclopaedia + -ic

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“Cyclopedic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cyclopedic. Accessed 13 Dec. 2025.

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