1. a book or set of books containing articles on many topics, usually arranged alphabetically; an encyclopedia.
Usage: often used as a variant spelling of 'encyclopedia'; sometimes capitalized when part of a proper title

Examples

• She consulted the family cyclopedia to find information about ancient Rome.
• The library's cyclopedia collection includes volumes from the 19th century.
• He used a cyclopedia to research the history of the printing press.
• The cyclopedia provided a comprehensive overview of scientific discoveries.
• Students often turn to a cyclopedia when they need quick answers to general knowledge questions.