encyclopedic

adjective en·cy·clo·pe·dic \-ˈpē-dik\

: dealing with or knowing a subject thoroughly or completely

Full Definition of ENCYCLOPEDIC

: of, relating to, or suggestive of an encyclopedia or its methods of treating or covering a subject : comprehensive <an encyclopedic mind> <an encyclopedic collection of armor>

— en·cy·clo·pe·di·cal·ly \-di-k(ə-)lē\ adverb

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First Known Use of ENCYCLOPEDIC

1824

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Synonyms: all-embracing, all-in [chiefly British], all-inclusive, broad-gauge (or broad-gauged), compendious, complete, comprehensive, cover-all, cyclopedic, embracive, exhaustive, full, global, inclusive, in-depth, omnibus, panoramic, thorough, universal

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