panacea
1 Americannoun
noun
Other Word Forms
- panacean adjective
Etymology
Origin of panacea
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
Example Sentences
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While not a panacea, supporters argue that a brief course is better than no preparation at all.
From Los Angeles Times
"We haven't reached a panacea, but it's better than it was."
From BBC
They represent a possible panacea for electric vehicles, making them more capable and cheaper than comparable gasoline-powered cars, but the technology isn’t yet in production vehicles.
From Barron's
While it was good news for traditional manufacturers, Wu said it was not a panacea.
From Barron's
“But the medicines aren’t a panacea either — in their current iteration.”
From MarketWatch
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