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English
Etymology
From encyclopaedic + -ity.
Pronunciation
- (UK) IPA(key): /ɛnˌsaɪ.kləʊˈpiːˌdɪs.ɪ.ti/
Noun
encyclopedicity (uncountable)
- The quality or state of being encyclopedic.
2000, Henri Béjoint, Modern Lexicography::The encyclopedicity of American dictionaries ranges from the inclusion of proper names (W3 being one of the exceptions) to encyclopedic-type definitions, through encyclopedic sections in some entries or special appendices.
2003, R. R. K. Hartmann, Lexicography:A strict dichotomy between dictionaries and encyclopedias is arguably untenable. For this reason, a cline of encyclopedicity can be proposed.
Translations
quality or state of being encyclopaedic