encyclopedic
/ensaiːkloˈpʰiːdək/ adjective C2- Of or relating to the characteristics of an encyclopedia; concerning all subjects, having comprehensive information or knowledge.
- Relating to or containing descriptive information rather than only linguistic or lexical information; about facts and concepts, and not only a word or term; including proper names, biographical and geographical information and illustrations.
From the library
In the middle of the nineteenth century, commanding a steamboat was an exceedingly prestigious endeavor, demanding an encyclopedic mastery of a constantly shifting waterway.
Learn encyclopedic in real texts
With a free account, hover any word in the library for its meaning, hear it read aloud, save words for review timed to your memory, and see how much of each book you already know.