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encyclopædian, a. and n.|ɛnˌsaɪkləʊˈpiːdɪən|
[f. prec. + -an.]
A. adj.
a. Embracing the whole circle of learning; comprising a wide range of subjects.
b. Of the nature of or resembling an encyclopædia.
1837New Monthly Mag. XLIX. 439 A work of this order..is in its nature encyclopædian.
B. n.
†1. = encyclopædist 1 b. Obs. rare—1.
1834Beckford Italy II. 249 Voltaireists and encyclopedians have poisoned all sound doctrine.
¶2. app. = encyclopædia 1. [? Meant for a Gr. accusative.]
1621Burton Anat. Mel. i. ii. iii. xv. (1651) 132 Let them have that Encyclopædian, all the learning in the world. |