tietosanakirjallinen

tietosanakirjallinen is a Finnish adjective that translates to something like "encyclopedic" or "encyclopedia-like." It is used to describe content, writing style, or a person's knowledge that is comprehensive, factual, and presented in a systematic manner, similar to an encyclopedia.

The term is derived from the Finnish word "tietosanakirja," which means encyclopedia. Therefore, something described as "tietosanakirjallinen" possesses the qualities of an encyclopedia, such as broad coverage of a subject, detailed explanations, and an objective tone. It implies a depth of information and a structured approach to presenting facts.

For instance, a detailed historical account could be described as "tietosanakirjallinen" if it covers all significant aspects of the period in a thorough and well-researched way. Similarly, a person who possesses a vast amount of general knowledge and can recall facts easily might be said to have "tietosanakirjallinen" knowledge. The adjective emphasizes the informational and authoritative nature of the content or knowledge. It suggests a level of completeness and accuracy that one would expect to find in a reference work.