panoptic meaning and definition

PANOPTIC adjective

Definition of panoptic (adjective)

1. including everything visible in one view
   • "a panoptic aerial photograph of the missile base"; "a panoptic stain used in microscopy"
   • synonyms: panoptical
2. 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"
   • synonyms: across-the-board, all-embracing, all-encompassing, all-inclusive, blanket, broad, encompassing, extensive, wide