a. [ Gr. pagkrath`s all-powerful. ] (Opt.) Having all or many degrees of power; having a great range of power; -- said of an eyepiece made adjustable so as to give a varying magnifying power. [ 1913 Webster ]
{ } a. [ See Pancratium. ] Of or pertaining to the pancratium; athletic. Sir T. Browne [ 1913 Webster ]