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en·cyc·li·cal
I. \ə̇nˈsiklə̇kəl, en-, -lēk-\ adjective
also en·cyc·lic \-klik, -lēk\
Etymology: encyclical from Late Latin encyclicus + English -al; encyclic from Late Latin encyclicus, modification (influenced by Latin -icus -ic) of Greek enkyklios circular, general, from en in + kyklos circle, wheel — more at in, wheel
: sent to many persons or places : intended for many or for a whole order : general
< an encyclical letter >
II. noun
also encyclic \“\
(-s)
: an encyclical letter (as sent by a bishop of high church official) that treats a matter of grave or timely importance and is intended for extensive circulation; specifically : such a letter issued by a pope |