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encyclopedic

[en-sahy-kluh-pee-dik] / ɛnˌsaɪ kləˈpi dɪk /


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This encyclopedic view of the afterlife, in John Ager’s 1905 English translation, often reads like a friendly guide to celestial minutiae.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 11, 2026

His knowledge of the best strategies for various markets is encyclopedic, and it is backed by rigorous benchmark analysis.

From Barron's ● Jun. 10, 2026

“He has an encyclopedic knowledge that’s similar to mine. I passed that test and we really got comfortable with each other.”

From Los Angeles Times ● May 20, 2026

Hundreds of watches, an encyclopedic knowledge of the movie and its production, a worn-out DVD copy hanging on by a thread, and a whole career later, I still owe it everything.

From Salon ● May 1, 2026

Lelia was the last person who would attempt anything even vaguely encyclopedic.

From "Native Speaker" by Chang-rae Lee




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