panchreston

noun

pan·​chres·​ton

panˈkrestən,

-ˌtän

plural -s

: a broadly inclusive and often oversimplified thesis that is intended to cover all possible variations within an area of concern

Word History

Etymology

Greek panchrēston panacea, from neuter of panchrēstos good for all work, from pan- + chrēstos useful

First Known Use

1956, in the meaning defined above

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