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encyclopedia

 

The structure of the encyclopedia section is as follows:

 

The definition of the term goes at the top of the page.

 

Comments:

The Comments section is used to expound on the definition and give more information about the term.

 

A.K.A.: (optional)

The A.K.A. section is used to list terms that are the same definition as this term, only using different but similar wording.  This section is typically used with terms that are composed of multiple words.

 

Synonym(s): (optional)

The Synonym(s) section is used to list other terms that are equivalent or roughly equivalent to this term.

 

Derivation: (optional)

The Derivation section is used to explain how this term was created or what thought went into the creation of the term.

 

Related Definition(s): (optional)

The Related Definition(s) section is used to list other definitions that have a close or relevant relationship to this term. Its purpose is to give the reader a number of other items that they may research; which may expand upon or extend the understanding of this specific term. This section is highly subjective and is not intended to include all items that may have a correlation to this one - but is limited to entries that are directly related to this one.

 

Related Term(s): (optional)

The Related Term(s) section is used to list other encyclopedic terms that have a close or relevant relationship to this entry. Its purpose is to give the reader a number of other areas that they may research; which may extend upon or expand the understanding of this specific term. This section is highly subjective and is not intended to include all items that may have a correlation to this one - but is limited to entries that are directly related to this one.