Panoramic

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Definition

  • Def: Panoramic 1. an unobstructed and wide view of an extensive area in all directions; 2. an extended pictorial representation ; 3. a continuously passing or changing scene or an unfolding of events; 4. a comprehensive survey, as of a subject;

  • Origin: 1790–1800; pan- + Gk (h)órāma view, sight, deriv. of horân to see, look;

  • Synonyms: across-the-board, all-around, all-embracing, all-inclusive, ample, blanket, broad, catholic, collective, comprehending, diffuse, ecumenical, encyclopedic, endless, extensive, far-reaching, generic, global, inclusive, indiscriminate, infinite, limitless, miscellaneous, overall, sweeping, total, ubiquitous, unconfined, universal, unlimited, wide, worldwide.
Source: Dictionary.com Unabridged