Defn: The circle or compass of the arts and sciences (originally, of the seven so-called liberal arts and sciences); circle of human knowledge. Hence, a work containing, in alphabetical order, information in all departments of knowledge, or on a particular department or branch; as, a cyclopedia of the physical sciences, or of mechanics. See Encyclopedia.
CYCLOPEDIC
Cy`clo*ped"ic (s`kl-pd"k or -p"dk), a.
Defn: Belonging to the circle of the sciences, or to a cyclopedia; of the nature of a cyclopedia; hence, of great range, extent, or amount; as, a man of cyclopedic knowledge.
CYCLOPEDIST
Cy`clo*pe"dist (-p"dst), n.
Defn: A maker of, or writer for, a cyclopedia.
CYCLOPIC
Cy*clop"ic (s-klp"k), a. Etym: [Gr.
Defn: Pertaining to the Cyclops; Cyclopean.
CYCLOPS
Cy"clops (s"klps), n. sing. & pl. Etym: [L. Cyclops, Gr.
1. (Gr. Myth.)
Defn: One of a race of giants, sons of Neptune and Amphitrite, having but one eye, and that in the middle of the forehead. They were fabled to inhabit Sicily, and to assist in the workshops of Vulcan, under Mt. Etna.