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
• 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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