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panoptic

/pænˈɒp.tɪk/

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adjective

/pænˈɒp.tɪk/C2formaltechnical
  • ruОписывает нечто, обеспечивающее всесторонний или всеохватывающий обзор, часто используется в философском или архитектурном контексте.

Describes something that provides a comprehensive or all-encompassing view, often used in philosophical or architectural contexts.

  1. All-encompassing viewC2formal

    Including everything visible in a single comprehensive view.

    ruВсеохватывающий

    • The panoptic design of the building allowed guards to see all prisoners at once.
    • From the tower, the architect had a panoptic view of the entire city.
    • The panoptic surveillance system monitored every corner of the facility.

    Synonymsall-encompassingcomprehensivepanoramicsweepingsynoptic

    Antonymsincompletelimitedlocalizedmyopicnarrowpartialrestricted

  2. Broad in scopeC2formal

    Having a wide or comprehensive range; covering many subjects or aspects.

    ruВсеобъемлющий

    • The professor's panoptic knowledge of history impressed everyone.
    • The report offered a panoptic analysis of global economic trends.
    • Her panoptic understanding of the field made her an invaluable consultant.

    Synonymsall-encompassingbroadcomprehensiveextensivepanoramicsweepinguniversal

    Antonymslimitednarrowrestrictedspecialized

Forms
  • more panoptic comparative form
  • most panoptic superlative form