Encyclopedial

/ˌɛnsaɪkləˈpiːdiəl/ adjective

Definition

Of or pertaining to an encyclopedia; relating to the comprehensive organization or nature of reference works (American English variant).

Etymology

American English variant of encyclopaedial, simplifying the double-e spelling. The -ial suffix emphasizes categorical relationship rather than broad descriptive quality.

Kelly Says

Both British and American encyclopedial is almost extinct—'encyclopedic' and 'encyclopaedic' proved so useful that these variants simply faded away.

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