noun
- Plural of cyclopedia; comprehensive reference books or collections of articles on many subjects, typically arranged alphabetically.
Usage: Often used interchangeably with 'encyclopedias'; Cyclopedia is a variant spelling of encyclopedia, less common in modern usage
Examples
- The library's collection of cyclopedias provided students with reliable information for their research projects.
- Before the internet, families often purchased sets of cyclopedias to have knowledge at their fingertips.
- She consulted several cyclopedias to verify the historical facts in her essay.
- The old cyclopedias on the shelf were dusty but still contained valuable information.
- Digital cyclopedias have largely replaced printed versions in modern schools.