July 17, 2026

Panacea

noun

Definition

A solution or remedy for all difficulties or diseases; a universal cure. The search for a panacea whether in medicine or politics usually ends in disappointment.

Example Sentence

“There is no panacea for social inequality; it requires many coordinated policies.”

Etymology

From Latin panacea, from Greek panakeia, from pan- (all) + akos (cure).

Scrabble Score

P3A1N1A1C3E1A1

PANACEA scores 11 points in Scrabble.

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