cyclopedia

noun

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

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First Known Use

1728, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of cyclopedia was in 1728

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“Cyclopedia.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cyclopedia. Accessed 21 Mar. 2025.

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cyclopedia

noun
cy·​clo·​pe·​dia
variants or cyclopaedia
ˌsī-klə-ˈpēd-ē-ə How to pronounce cyclopedia (audio)
: encyclopedia
cyclopedic
-ˈpēd-ik How to pronounce cyclopedia (audio)
adjective

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