Cyclopedias

/ˌsaɪ.kləˈpiː.di.əz/ noun

Definition

Plural form of cyclopedia; multiple books or sets containing information about many subjects.

Etymology

Regular English pluralization of 'cyclopedia' by adding the '-s' suffix, maintaining the same Greek roots as the singular form.

Kelly Says

Many families in the 20th century collected entire cyclopedia sets, with each volume dedicated to topics from A to Z, making them status symbols of education and wealth.

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