Encyclopedicity

Pronunciation

• UK IPA: /É›nËŒsaɪk.ləʊˈpiːˌdɪs.ɪ.ti/

Alternative forms

• encyclopaedicity

Origin

encyclopaedic + -ity

Full definition of encyclopedicity

Noun

1. The quality or state of being encyclopedic.
• 2000, Henri Béjoint, Modern Lexicography:, The encyclopedicity of American dictionaries ranges from the inclusion of proper names (W3 being one of the exceptions) to encyclopedic-type definitions, through encyclopedic sections in some entries or special appendices.
• 2003, R. R. K. Hartmann, Lexicography, A strict dichotomy between dictionaries and encyclopedias is arguably untenable. For this reason, a cline of encyclopedicity can be proposed.