panacea
noun
A solution or remedy for all difficulties or diseases; a universal cure.
Etymology
From Greek panakeia "cure-all," from pan "all" + akos "cure, remedy." Panacea was also a Greek goddess of healing.
Examples in Use
- 1.
"Technology is not a panacea for educational problems."
- 2.
"Alchemists sought a panacea that would cure all ailments."
- 3.
"There is no panacea for complex social issues."
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Fun Fact
Panacea was the daughter of Asclepius, the Greek god of medicine. Her name literally meant "all-healing." Her sisters included Hygieia (hygiene) and Iaso (recuperation from illness).
Word Game Tips
Letters: 7 letters (P, A, N, A, C, E, A)
Scrabble Value: 11 points
Tip: Try building from common prefixes or suffixes when you spot these letters.
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