encyclopædial

adjective

Dated spelling of encyclopaedial.

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Meanings

adjective
  1. Dated spelling of encyclopaedial.

    One day Faraday was discovered by one of his master’s clients poring over an encyclopædial article on electricity, and attempting some rude experiments with a few old bottles.

    1879, author uncertain, The Old Cross, page 360

Origin

From encyclopædia + -al.

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APA

encyclopædial. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/encyclop%C3%A6dial

MLA

“encyclopædial.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/encyclop%C3%A6dial. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “encyclopædial,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/encyclop%C3%A6dial.

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