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单词 panoptic
释义

panoptic

[ pan-op-tik ]
/ pænˈɒp tɪk /
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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.
Often pan·op·ti·cal .

Origin of panoptic

1820–30; <Greek panópt(ēs) all-seeing + -ic. See pan-, optic

OTHER WORDS FROM panoptic

pan·op·ti·cal·ly, adverb

Words nearby panoptic

Panoan, panocha, Panofsky, panophthalmia, panoply, panoptic, panopticon, panorama, panoramic camera, panoramic radiograph, panoramic sight
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Example sentences from the Web for panoptic

  • I suppose the town has a modern jail now—perhaps even with panoptic galleries!

    The Charm of Ireland|Burton Egbert Stevenson

British Dictionary definitions for panoptic

panoptic

panoptical

/ (pænˈɒptɪk) /

adjective

taking in all parts, aspects, etc, in a single view; all-embracinga panoptic survey

Derived forms of panoptic

panoptically, adverb

Word Origin for panoptic

C19: from Greek panoptēs seeing everything, from pan- + optos visible
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