PANCRATIC

Etymology

Adjective

pancratic (comparative more pancratic, superlative most pancratic)

(optometry) Having all or many degrees of power; having a great range of power; said of an eyepiece made adjustable so as to give a varying magnifying power.

Relating to the athletic contest called the pancratium.

Synonyms: pancratian, pancratical

Anagrams

• panarctic

Source: Wiktionary


Pan*crat"ic, a. Etym: [Gr. (Opt.)

Definition: Having all or many degrees of power; having a great range of power; -- said of an eyepiece made adjustable so as to give a varying magnifying power.

Pan*crat"ic, Pan*crat"ic*al, a. Etym: [See Pancratium.]

Definition: Of or pertaining to the pancratium; athletic. Sir T. Browne

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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