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Encyclopedia

Description:

An encyclopedia is a reference work that contains information, facts, and summaries about various subjects or disciplines. It typically provides in-depth information and covers a wide range of topics, serving as a comprehensive guide for general knowledge.

Sample sentences:

1. Noun - Singular Form:

The encyclopedia on my bookshelf offers a wealth of knowledge about history, science, and literature.

2. Noun - Plural Form:

I spent hours reading through encyclopedias to gather information for my research project.

3. Adjective - Pertaining to an Encyclopedia:

She became an encyclopedia enthusiast, collecting various editions and editions of encyclopedic volumes.

4. Adjective - Comprehensive and Exhaustive:

The professor's lecture on the topic was an encyclopedia-like explanation, leaving no aspect unexplored.

5. Verb - Process of Compiling an Encyclopedia:

The team of editors and writers collaborated for months to encyclopedia the vast amount of knowledge into a single publication.

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