panacean

pan·a·ce·a

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Definitions of panacean word

noun panacean a remedy for all disease or ills; cure-all. 1
noun panacean an answer or solution for all problems or difficulties: His economic philosophy is a good one, but he tries to use it as a panacea. 1

before 1540

One of the 30% oldest English words

1540-50; < Latin < Greek panákeia, equivalent to panake-, stem of panakḗs all-healing (pan- pan- + akḗs a cure) + -ia -ia

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 79% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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