Encyclopedialliset

Encyclopedialliset is a Finnish adjectival form meaning “encyclopedic.” It is used to describe information, knowledge, or content that resembles or is characteristic of an encyclopedia: broad in scope, systematically organized, and cross-referenced rather than casual or anecdotal.

Etymology and form: The word is a loan adaptation of the English term encyclopedic. In Finnish, it is formed with the stem encyclopedial- and the standard adjectival endings. The singular nominative would be encyclopediallinen, and the plural nominative is encyclopedialliset, which agrees with plural nouns such as tiedot (information), artikkelit (articles), or piirteet (features).

Usage examples: Common collocations include encyclopedialliset tiedot (encyclopedic information), encyclopedialliset artikkelit (encyclopedic articles), and encyclopedialliset piirteet (encyclopedic features). It is encountered in academic writing, journalism, and marketing to convey breadth, structure, and cross-referencing akin to an encyclopedia.

Translation and scope: In English, the direct equivalent is encyclopedic. In Finnish, encyclopedialliset emphasizes not only breadth but also the organized, referential quality associated with encyclopedias. The term is primarily used within Finnish-language contexts and may be paired with nouns that convey knowledge, documentation, or analysis.

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