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View synonyms for panoptic
panoptic
[ pan-op-tik ]
adjective
- permitting the viewing of all parts or elements:
a panoptic stain used in microscopy; a panoptic aerial photograph of an enemy missile base.
- considering all parts or elements; all inclusive:
a panoptic criticism of modern poetry.
panoptic
/ pænˈɒptɪk /
adjective
- taking in all parts, aspects, etc, in a single view; all-embracing
a panoptic survey
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Derived Forms
- panˈoptically, adverb
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Other Words From
- pan·opti·cal·ly adverb
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Word History and Origins
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Word History and Origins
Origin of panoptic1
C19: from Greek panoptēs seeing everything, from pan- + optos visible
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Example Sentences
I suppose the town has a modern jail now—perhaps even with panoptic galleries!
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