encyclopedicity

Hello, you have come here looking for the meaning of the word encyclopedicity. In DICTIOUS you will not only get to know all the dictionary meanings for the word encyclopedicity, but we will also tell you about its etymology, its characteristics and you will know how to say encyclopedicity in singular and plural. Everything you need to know about the word encyclopedicity you have here. The definition of the word encyclopedicity will help you to be more precise and correct when speaking or writing your texts. Knowing the definition ofencyclopedicity, as well as those of other words, enriches your vocabulary and provides you with more and better linguistic resources.

English

Alternative forms

Etymology

From encyclopaedic +‎ -ity.

Pronunciation

  • (UK) IPA(key): /ɛnˌsaɪ.kləʊˈpiːˌdɪs.ɪ.ti/

Noun

encyclopedicity (uncountable)

  1. 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