Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
ency
prefix
/ˈɛn.si/
Definition
A prefix meaning ‘inside’ or ‘within,’ often used in terms related to comprehensive or detailed definitions.
Examples
- The term ‘encyclopedic’ suggests a work that contains a wide-ranging body of knowledge.
- His encyclopedic knowledge of history helped him excel in trivia competitions.
- The project aimed to create an online encyclopedia about world cultures.
Meaning
‘Ency’ is a shortened form of ‘encyclopedia,’ which refers to a comprehensive reference work containing information on various subjects.
Synonyms
- comprehensive
- detailed
- extensive
