encyclopedicity en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ɛnˌsaɪ.kləʊˈpiːˌdɪs.ɪ.ti/ (UK)
Etymology
From encyclopaedic + -ity.
Meanings
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(uncountable) The quality or state of being encyclopedic.
A strict dichotomy between dictionaries and encyclopedias is arguably untenable. For this reason, a cline of encyclopedicity can be proposed.
2003, R. R. K. Hartmann, 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.
2000, Henri Béjoint, Modern Lexicography::
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| encyclopaedicity | alternative | lexicographic |
Translations (2)
fr encyclopédicité (quality or state of being encyclopaedic) · de Enzyklopädizität (quality or state of being encyclopaedic)