Associations to the word «Panoptic»

Wiktionary

PANOPTIC, adjective. All-seeing; comprehensive, inclusive.

Dictionary definition

PANOPTIC, adjective. Including everything visible in one view; "a panoptic aerial photograph of the missile base"; "a panoptic stain used in microscopy".
PANOPTIC, adjective. Broad in scope or content; "across-the-board pay increases"; "an all-embracing definition"; "blanket sanctions against human-rights violators"; "an invention with broad applications"; "a panoptic study of Soviet nationality"- T.G.Winner; "granted him wide powers".

Wise words

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John Adams