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panacean


Meanings
  • noun

    A substance that is believed to be able to cure all diseases or illnesses.

  • noun

    A solution or remedy that solves all problems or difficulties.


Rhymes
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vacillian , salivian , precipian
Variants
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panacea , panacean , panaceas
Etymology
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From Greek panaceia, 'all-healing'.


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  1. The term 'panacea' is derived from the Greek goddess Panacea, who was believed to be able to heal all diseases.

  2. The term 'panacea' has been used figuratively in various contexts, including politics and philosophy, to describe a solution that can cure all problems or ills.

  3. The search for a panacea for all diseases has been a long-standing goal in the field of medicine, but no single cure has been discovered yet.


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  1. quack remedy: A panacea is often compared to a quack remedy, which is a cure or treatment that is advertised as being able to cure all diseases or problems, but in reality, it is ineffective or even harmful.

  2. magic bullet: A panacea can also be compared to a magic bullet, which is a single solution that can solve all problems. However, in reality, most complex problems require a multifaceted approach.


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In ancient Greek mythology, Panacea was the goddess of universal remedies and healing. The term 'panacea' has been used figuratively to describe something that offers a complete solution or cure for all problems.

How to Memorize "panacean"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize a medicine cabinet filled with various bottles of pills. One bottle stands out as a magic cure-all that can heal any ailment.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'panacea' with the idea of a complete solution or cure for all problems.

  3. mnemonics

    - Remember the acronym P-A-N-A-C-E-A: Pan-acea for all diseases, A-ll-healing, Complete-ly effective


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