encyclopaedic

/en,saiklou'pi:dik/ Cách viết khác : (encyclopaedic) /en,saiklou'pi:dik/ (encyclopedical) /en,

Thân thiện

She consulted an encyclopaedic reference book for her research project.

Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Broad in scope or content: Having or showing knowledge that is comprehensive and covers a very wide range of subjects, much like the information contained in an encyclopedia.

Usage

The adjective "encyclopaedic" is used to describe knowledge, memory, or a work that is exceptionally comprehensive and detailed, encompassing a vast array of information. It implies a depth and breadth similar to that found in an encyclopedia.

Examples

• Adjective:
  • The professor possessed an encyclopaedic knowledge of European history.
  • Her encyclopaedic memory for names and dates was astonishing.
  • The book provides an encyclopaedic overview of global art movements.

Advanced Usage

• "encyclopaedic in scope": Used to emphasize the comprehensive breadth of a subject or work.
  • The research project was encyclopaedic in scope, covering every aspect of the phenomenon.

Variants and Related Words

• Encyclopedic (adj): The standard American English spelling of "encyclopaedic".
  • He has an encyclopedic grasp of the subject.
• Encyclopedia (n): A book or set of books giving information on many subjects or on many aspects of one subject, typically arranged alphabetically.
  • She consulted the encyclopedia for her report.

Synonyms

• Comprehensive: Including all or nearly all elements or aspects of something.
• Exhaustive: Including or considering all elements or aspects; fully comprehensive.
• Vast: Of very great extent or quantity; immense.

Antonyms

• Limited: Restricted in size, amount, or extent.
• Narrow: Limited in extent, amount, or scope.
• Superficial: Existing or occurring at or on the surface; lacking depth.

Học thuật

Adjective

1. broad in scope or content
   • encyclopedic knowledge

Từ đồng nghĩa

• encyclopedic