An encyclopaedia is a type of reference work, a compendium holding information from either all branches of knowledge or a particular branch of knowledge. Encyclopaedias are divided into articles The articles in an encyclopaedia are usually accessed dictionary, which is entered on linguistic, etymological and usage aspects of words, each encyclopaedia article's subject is a single concept.
The word encyclopaedia comes from the greek word "enkykios paideia": "enkylios" meaning "well rounded:, and "paideia: meaning "education, rearing of a child", Together, the phrase literlly translates as a "well rounded education" or "general knowledge".
Characteristics of Encyclopaedias
The Modern encyclopaedia was developed from the dictionary in the 18th century.Historically, both encyclopaedia and dictionaries have been researched and written by well-educated,well-informed content experts, but they are significantly different in structure.A dictionary is a linguistic work which primarly focuse on alphabetical listing of words and their definitions. Synonymous words and those related by the subject matter are to be found scattered around the dictionary,giving no obvious place for indepth treatment.Thus, a dictionary typically provides limited information, analysis or background for the word defined. While it may offer a definition, it may leave the reader lacking in understanding the meaning, significance or limitation of a term, and how the term relates toa broader field of knowledge.
To address those needs, an encyclopaedia article is typically non linguistic, and covers not a word, but a subject or discipline. AS well as defining and listing synonymous terms for the topic, the article is able to treat it in more depth and convey the most relevant accumulated knowledge on that subject. An encyclopaedia article also often includes many maps and illustrations, as well as bibliography and statistics.
four major elements define an encyclopaedia: its subject matter,its scope.its method of organization, and its method of production:
Encyclopaedias can be general, Containing articles on topics in every field .General encyclopaedias often contain guides on how to do a variety ofthings
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