Difference between Encyclopedia and Cyclopaedia

What is the difference between Encyclopedia and Cyclopaedia?

Encyclopedia as a noun is a comprehensive reference work with articles on a range of subjects. while Cyclopaedia as a noun is an encyclopedia

Encyclopedia

Part of speech: noun

Definition: A comprehensive reference work with articles on a range of subjects.

Example sentence: I can clearly trace my passion for reading back to the Jonesboro, Georgia, library, where for the first time in my life I had access to what seemed like an unlimited supply of books. This was where I discovered 'Encyclopedia Brown' and 'Nancy Drew,' 'Gone With the Wind' and 'Rebecca.' This was where I became inspired to be a writer.

Cyclopaedia

Part of speech: noun

Definition: an encyclopedia

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