panoptic

pan·op·tic

P0045900 (păn-ŏp′tĭk) also pan·op·ti·cal (-tĭ-kəl)adj. Including everything visible in one view.

[From Greek panoptos, fully visible : pan-, with respect to everything, fully; see pan- + optos, visible; see ok^w- in Indo-European roots.]

panoptic

(pænˈɒptɪk) or

panoptical

adjtaking in all parts, aspects, etc, in a single view; all-embracing: a panoptic survey. [C19: from Greek panoptēs seeing everything, from pan- + optos visible] panˈoptically adv

pan•op•tic

(pænˈɒp tɪk)

also pan•op′ti•cal,

adj. permitting the viewing of all parts or elements: a panoptic tissue stain for microscopic viewing. [1820–30; < Greek panópt(ēs) all-seeing + -ic. See pan-, optic]

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Adj.	1.	panoptic - including everything visible in one view; "a panoptic aerial photograph of the missile base"; "a panoptic stain used in microscopy"panopticalseeable, visible - capable of being seen; or open to easy view; "a visible object"; "visible stars"; "mountains visible in the distance"; "a visible change of expression"; "visible files"
	2.	panoptic - 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"across-the-board, all-embracing, all-encompassing, all-inclusive, blanket, encompassing, extensive, wide, broadcomprehensive - including all or everything; "comprehensive coverage"; "a comprehensive history of the revolution"; "a comprehensive survey"; "a comprehensive education"

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adj including everything visible in one view

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adj broad in scope or content

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