panoptic Synonyms & Antonyms
ˌpa-ˈnäp-tik
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Panoptic as an Adjective
1
being or presenting a comprehensive or panoramic view
a panoptic view of the city
2
All-seeing; comprehensive, inclusive.
Panoptic in a Sentence
a panoptic view of the city
Word Forms & Grammar
panoptic
panoptic (not comparable)
Origin of Panoptic
Origin 1: Greek panoptēs all-seeing, from pan- + opsesthai to be going to see optic
Origin 2: From pan- + optic.
First Known Use
1826
Quick Facts About Panoptic
| Part of speech | adjective |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˌpa-ˈnäp-tik/ |
| Syllables | 3 |
| Meaning | being or presenting a comprehensive or panoramic view |
| First known use | 1826 |
How to Pronounce Panoptic
You say panoptic as /ˌpa-ˈnäp-tik/. It has 3 syllables, with the main stress on the second syllable (näp).