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PANOPTIC
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Dictionary entry overview: What does panoptic mean?
• PANOPTIC (adjective)
The adjective PANOPTIC has 2 senses:
1. including everything visible in one view
2. broad in scope or content
Familiarity information: PANOPTIC used as an adjective is rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
Including everything visible in one view
Synonyms:
panoptic; panoptical
Context example:
a panoptic stain used in microscopy
Similar:
seeable; visible (capable of being seen; or open to easy view)
Sense 2
Meaning:
Broad in scope or content
Synonyms:
across-the-board; all-embracing; all-encompassing; all-inclusive; blanket; broad; encompassing; extensive; panoptic; wide
Context example:
granted him wide powers
Similar:
comprehensive (including all or everything)
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