Encyclopedia

/ənˌsəɪ.kləˈpi.di.ə/

Last Updated: January 2, 2026 at 12:30 PM

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Definition of Encyclopedia

noun

A comprehensive reference work (often spanning several printed volumes) with articles (usually arranged in alphabetical order, or sometimes arranged by category) on a range of subjects, sometimes general, sometimes limited to a particular field.
"His life's work was a four-volume encyclopedia of aviation topics."
The circle of arts and sciences; a comprehensive summary of knowledge, or of a branch of knowledge.

Anagrams of Encyclopedia

Words You Can Make

50 words can be made from the letters in "encyclopedia":

10-LETTER WORDS

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9-LETTER WORDS

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7-LETTER WORDS

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Words formed by adding one letter to "encyclopedia" and rearranging:

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