encyclopedicity

English

Alternative forms

• encyclopaedicity

Etymology

From encyclopaedic +‎ -ity.

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA^(key): /ɛnˌsaɪ.kləʊˈpiːˌdɪs.ɪ.ti/

Noun

encyclopedicity (uncountable)

1. The quality or state of being encyclopedic.
   • 2000, Henri Béjoint, Modern Lexicography:‎^[1]:

     The encyclopedicity of American dictionaries ranges from the inclusion of proper names (W3 being one of the exceptions) to encyclopedic-type definitions, through encyclopedic sections in some entries or special appendices.

   • 2003, R. R. K. Hartmann, Lexicography‎^[2]:

     A strict dichotomy between dictionaries and encyclopedias is arguably untenable. For this reason, a cline of encyclopedicity can be proposed.

Translations

quality or state of being encyclopaedic

• French: encyclopédicité (fr) f
• German: Enzyklopädizität f