'panoptic' definitions:

Definition of 'panoptic'

(from WordNet)
adjective
Including everything visible in one view; "a panoptic aerial photograph of the missile base"; "a panoptic stain used in microscopy" [syn: panoptic, panoptical]
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" [syn: across-the- board, all-embracing, all-encompassing, all-inclusive, blanket(a), broad, encompassing, extensive, panoptic, wide]

Definition of 'panoptic'

From: GCIDE
  • panoptic \panoptic\ panoptical \panoptical\adj. Including everying visible in one view; as, a panoptic aerial photograph of the missile base; a panoptic stain used in microscopy. [WordNet 1.5]

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