Pedia (en. Pedia)

/ˈpe.di.a/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Suffix used to form names related to the knowledge or study of a specific field.

The 'pedia' in 'encyclopedia' indicates a compendium of knowledge.

La 'pedia' en 'enciclopedia' indica un compendio de conocimiento.

Refers to a system of categories of information, especially in academic contexts.

The 'pedia' in 'pedia-science' refers to the science of knowledge.

La 'pedia' en 'pedia-ciencia' se refiere a la ciencia del conocimiento.

Used as a termination of terms that encompass areas of specialization or knowledge.

'Medicine' plus the indicated 'pedia' refers to medical study.

'Medicina' más la 'pedia' indicada hace referencia al estudio médico.

From the Greek 'paideia', meaning education or upbringing.

encyclopedia

Reference of general and specialized knowledge.

enciclopedia

pedia-science

Study related to the science of knowledge.

pedia-ciencia

pedia-health

Field of study related to health and medicine.

pedia-salud

encyclopedia

Work that compiles knowledge from various disciplines.

enciclopedia

pedia-science

Field of study specialized in scientific knowledge.

pedia-ciencia

pedia-health

Discipline that covers topics of health and wellness.

pedia-salud

Broad knowledge or erudition.

That guy has a lot of pedia about history.

Ese tipo tiene mucha pedia sobre historia.

To informally refer to an expert or knowledgeable person in an area.

She is a pedia in gastronomy.

Ella es una pedia en gastronomía.

Colloquial use to indicate someone who knows quite a bit.

Don’t argue with him, he’s a pedia in technology.

No le discutas, es un pedia en tecnología.