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  1. panoptic, panopticaladjective

    including everything visible in one view

    "a panoptic aerial photograph of the missile base"; "a panoptic stain used in microscopy"

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  1. panoptical

    Describing or relating to a concept or situation where every aspect is visible or open to scrutiny; presenting a comprehensive or panoramic view. It is typically used to denote surveillance systems that have the ability to monitor all parts at all times. The term is derived from the idea of a 'panopticon,' a type of prison building designed by English philosopher Jeremy Bentham that allowed constant observation.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of panoptical in Chaldean Numerology is: 5

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of panoptical in Pythagorean Numerology is: 8


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