encyclopedia
/ənˌsəɪ.kləˈpi.di.ə/noun
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Example sentence
- “His life's work was a four-volume encyclopedia of aviation topics.”
Related words
workbookA book, used by a student, in which answers and workings may be entered besides questions and exercises.dictionaryA reference work on a particular subject or activity in which the entries are arranged alphabetically; an alphabetical encyclopedia.stationeryWriting materials, envelopes, office materials.atlasA bound collection of maps often including tables, illustrations or other text.pencilA writing utensil with a graphite (commonly referred to as lead) shaft, usually blended with clay, clad in wood, and sharpened to a taper.globeThe planet Earth.