CYCLOPAEDIA - Definition & Meaning for Kids

Simple definitions and word synonyms for kids.

Meaning 1

Part of speech: Noun

a reference work (often in several volumes) containing articles on various topics (often arranged in alphabetical order) dealing with the entire range of human knowledge or with some particular specialty

🌱 Word Origin (Etymology)

The word "cyclopaedia" comes from Ancient Greek κύκλος.

🔗 Related Words

cycle – A related word in the same word family.

encyclopedia – A related word in the same word family.

🧩 Fun Fact

Greek roots often combine to create compound words with very specific meanings in science and medicine.