panacea

¹

[ pan-uh-see-uh ]

noun

1. a remedy for all disease or ills.

   Synonyms: cure-all, nostrum, elixir

2. 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.

   Synonyms: cure-all, nostrum, elixir

Panacea

²

[ pan-uh-see-uh ]

noun

1. an ancient Greek goddess of healing.

panacea

/ ˌpænəˈsɪə /

noun

1. a remedy for all diseases or ills

Derived Forms

• ˌpanaˈcean, adjective

Other Words From

• pana·cean adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of panacea¹

First recorded in 1540–50; from Latin, from Greek panákeia, equivalent to panake-, stem of panakḗs “all-healing” ( pan- “all” + akḗs “a cure”) + -ia noun suffix; pan-, -ia

Word History and Origins

Origin of panacea¹

C16: via Latin from Greek panakeia healing everything, from pan all + akēs remedy

Example Sentences

Now I’m on a routine with a step-by-step with Noble Panacea products.

From New York Times

“Panacea’s focus in developing scientifically driven and medically focused products will be further advanced with our partnership with CSU.”

From Washington Times

Those in Bedford lived mostly in houses in and around Albany Road, with several still owned by the Panacea Charitable Trust today.

From BBC

The Panacea Society began in 1918 after its leader, Octavia, was discovered by her first followers to be the Daughter of God.

From The Guardian

The manager of the R.V. park, though, said this month that Mr. Bearden is still there, still in Panacea, and like the rest of the Panhandle, still holding on.

From New York Times

Related Words

• elixir