Encyclopedia Meaning in English
word
/ɪnˌsaɪkɫəˈpidiə/, /ɪnˌsaɪkɫoʊˈpidiə/
in-SY-kluh-PEE-dee-uh
/ɛnsˌaɪkləʊpˈiːdiə/
en-SY-kluh-OH-PEE-dee-uh
Definição
A book or set of books, or a website, that contains information about many different subjects, usually in alphabetical order.
Uso & Nuances
More formal and academic; often refers to comprehensive sources of knowledge, either printed or digital. Don't confuse with 'dictionary' (words and meanings) or 'manual' (instructions). Common phrases include 'an online encyclopedia' or 'look (something) up in the encyclopedia.'
Spanish: enciclopediaPortuguese (BR): enciclopédiaPortuguese (PT): enciclopédiaChinese (Simplified): 百科全书Chinese (Traditional): 百科全書Hindi: विश्वकोशArabic: موسوعةBengali: বিশ্বকোষRussian: энциклопедияJapanese: 百科事典 - 百科辞典Vietnamese: bách khoa toàn thưKorean: 백과사전Turkish: ansiklopediUrdu: دائرۃ المعارفIndonesian: ensiklopedia
Frases de Exemplo
I found the answer in the encyclopedia.
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This encyclopedia has many pictures.
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He bought a new encyclopedia for his daughter.
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You can find almost anything in an online encyclopedia these days.
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My grandfather used to read the encyclopedia just for fun.
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If you’re not sure about a fact, check the encyclopedia.
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