encyclopedic
Group 12Difficulty 2/3
Definition
- (adjective)
- Comprehensive in terms of information; relating to an encyclopedia GRE
Example in Context
The professor's encyclopedic knowledge of Renaissance art made her lectures a rich tapestry of historical connections.
Synonyms
vastcomprehensiveextensive
Etymology
Relating to a comprehensive collection of knowledge.
- encyclopaedia (Greek) — general education
Memory Aid
📚Sounds like “encyclo-peedic”
A giant ENCY-CLO-PEDIC dictionary with legs, running around teaching everyone everything!
Visual Association
📖A massive book with pages flying open, showering everyone in knowledge and facts.
Semantic Clusters
Synonym Groups
Frequently Asked Questions
What does “encyclopedic” mean on the GRE?
encyclopedic (adjective) means “Comprehensive in terms of information; relating to an encyclopedia”. The professor's encyclopedic knowledge of Renaissance art made her lectures a rich tapestry of historical connections.
How to remember “encyclopedic” for the GRE?
Mnemonic: “encyclopedic” sounds like “encyclo-peedic”. A giant ENCY-CLO-PEDIC dictionary with legs, running around teaching everyone everything!
What are synonyms for “encyclopedic”?
Common synonyms: vast, comprehensive, extensive.