(adj) including everything visible in one view, Syn. panoptical, Example:a panoptic aerial photograph of the missile base; a panoptic stain used in microscopy
(adj) broad in scope or content; ; ; ; ; - T.G.Winner, Syn. encompassing, extensive, panoptic, broad, all-embracing, blanket, all-inclusive, wide, all-encompassing, Example: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; granted him wide powers
The Collaborative International Dictionary of English (GCIDE) v.0.53 Collaborative International Dictionary (GCIDE)
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 ]