Is there a record of when or why the »a« was dropped from »encyclopaedia«? I do not wish to initiate a discussion on the evoloution or usage of language, but there seems to be an overbearing anarchism at play. If, as I suspect, the less adept are having such an influence-is this website helpful or unhelpful and, if either, who for? Surely only the adept will know or care, while those who do not understand will see a cause that they (despite not understanding it) are prepared to follow. As long as arrogant twats like me remain I suppose we'll understand each other. Have I had too much to drink? This shows signs of paranoia and insecurity mixed with megolamaniacal tendencies. The point is I know the answers to all thse questions and it really isn't important anyway- just interesting and I am only talking to myself. See what you've started? What was the keyword anyway?