See also encyclopaedia

Noun

The National Scientific Publishers encyclopedia (Polish)

encyclopedia (plural encyclopedias)

  1. A comprehensive reference work with articles on a range of subjects.
    I only use the library for the encyclopedia, we've got most other books here.

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Thu Sep 2 20:20:06 2010

An encyclopedia (also spelled encyclopaedia or encyclopædia) is a type of reference work, a compendium holding a summary of information from either all branches of knowledge or a particular branch of knowledge.

Encyclopedias are divided into articles or entries, which are usually accessed alphabetically by article name. Encyclopedia entries are longer and more detailed than those in most dictionaries. Generally speaking, unlike dictionary entries, which focus on linguistic information about words, encyclopedia articles focus on factual information to cover the thing or concept for which the article name stands.

Encyclopedias have existed for around 2,000 years; the oldest still in existence, Naturalis Historia, was written in Roman times by Pliny the Elder. The modern encyclopedia evolved out of dictionaries around the 17th century. Historically, some encyclopedias were contained in one volume, but some, such as the Encyclopaedia Britannica, became huge multi-volume works. Some modern encyclopedias are electronic and are often freely available.

The word encyclopaedia comes from the Koine Greek "ἐγκυκλοπαιδεία", from Greek "ἐγκύκλιος παιδεία", transliterated "enkyklios paideia": "enkyklios" (ἐγκύκλιος), meaning "circular, round" + "paideia" (παιδεία), meaning "education, rearing of a child". Together, the phrase literally translates as a "well rounded education" or "general knowledge".

Indeed, the purpose of an encyclopedia is to collect knowledge disseminated around the globe; to set forth its general system to the men with whom we live, and transmit it to those who will come after us, so that the work of preceding centuries will not become useless to the centuries to come; and so that our offspring, becoming better instructed, will at the same time become more virtuous and happy, and that we should not die without having rendered a service to the human race in the future years to come. — Diderot

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Sat Sep 4 12:59:57 2010

What do I do with an old Encyclopedia set?
Q. I have an old encyclopedia set from 1911 and an English dictionary set from 1897. What can I do with these? They are only taking up room in my house.
Asked by becky - Mon Dec 15 17:17:59 2008 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. A lot depends on their condition - if they are falling apart - bin them If they are in good condition take one book from each set to various antique book dealers and ask for their value pointing out that you have the full set. Then depending on what they say, sell them, keep them as an investment or back to plan A and bin them
Answered by im back - Sat Dec 20 03:53:49 2008

What happened to the Baseball Encyclopedia?
Q. I used to buy the baseball encyclopedia every couple of years before the start of a new MLB season. This season, however, I haven't been able to find it. Has it been cancelled? Am I just not looking hard enough?
Asked by Redsoxluvr - Sun Mar 28 17:49:29 2010 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments

A. It's too expensive to produce. Other media like the internet and CD's can give the same info at a much cheaper cost...
Answered by 18 gibbs 20 - Mon Mar 29 11:02:26 2010

Can you please give me a book like an encyclopedia that I can find out about everything Supernatural?
Q. A would really like if you could recommend a book like an encyclopedia that gives information on all things supernatural (not the tv series). Like mainly about all the different supernatural beings, but also about rituals, holidays etc. If u only can give me about the being, I would also appreciate it. Thanks!
Asked by Adrianna Sheresse Wright - Wed Dec 30 16:55:21 2009 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Try an author named Rosemary Ellen Guiley, she's written several encyclopedia like books on the subjects your interested in. I've picked up a few of them on Amazon very fun to browse through. Hope this helps.
Answered by Shanti - Wed Dec 30 17:54:21 2009

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