Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

-pedia

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 1.66 in modern English

Syllables: -pe-dia
IPA

8

Scrabble Score

5

Letters

3

Syllables

5

Unique Chars

Meaning

suffix

A specialized encyclopedia about the prefixed subject.

suffix

A general encyclopedia in the structure described by the prefix.

Example Sentences

"unicorn + -o- + -pedia → Unicornopedia (“an encyclopedia about unicorns”)"
"kid + -pedia → Kidpedia (“an encyclopedia for young children”)"

Etymology

Back-formation from encyclopedia.

Inflected Forms

-paedia (alternative) -pædia (alternative)

Questions

What does -pedia mean?: A specialized encyclopedia about the prefixed subject.
Where does -pedia come from?: Back-formation from encyclopedia.

How to pronounce -pedia

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