Word of the Day: Panoptic

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adjective 1. Comprising all in one view; all-seeing. 2. Permitting everything to be seen. "Thanks to security cameras, smart doorbells, and location sharing, modern life can feel panoptic." "The teacher's seating arrangement was practically panoptic; she could see every student without turning her head." "The open-office layout felt panoptic, like someone could glance at my screen at any moment." Greek, early 19th century From the Greek "panoptēs," meaning "all-seeing," the word "panoptic" has renewed relevance in the modern, always-on culture. The adjective, which means "all-seeing" and ... Continue Reading By clicking "Try it in your inbox" you're agreeing to Word Smart's Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. By clicking "Try it in your inbox" you're agreeing to Word Smart's Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. Do you remember these words?

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