panacea (Meaning)
panacea (n)
(Greek mythology) the goddess of healing; daughter of Aesculapius and sister of Hygeia
hypothetical remedy for all ills or diseases; once sought by the alchemists
panacea (n.)
A remedy for all diseases; a universal medicine; a cure-all; catholicon; hence, a relief or solace for affliction.
The herb allheal.
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panacea Sentence Examples
- The scientist's discovery was touted as a panacea for all diseases, but further research proved otherwise.
- Politicians often promise easy solutions as a panacea for complex problems, but their claims rarely hold up.
- The search for a panacea to world hunger has eluded humanity for centuries.
- Some believe that education is the panacea to all social ills, while others argue that its effects are overstated.
- The allure of a panacea is tempting, but history shows that there is no universal cure-all.
- The doctor prescribed a new medication as a panacea for my chronic pain, but it proved to have little effect.
- The politician's promises of a panacea for the country's economic problems were met with skepticism.
- The idea that technology is a panacea for all of society's problems is naive and oversimplifies the complexities of human nature.
- The belief in a panacea often leads to disappointment when reality fails to meet expectations.
- Despite the appeal of a panacea, the path to progress and well-being requires a multifaceted approach that addresses the underlying causes of problems.
FAQs About the word panacea
(Greek mythology) the goddess of healing; daughter of Aesculapius and sister of Hygeia, hypothetical remedy for all ills or diseases; once sought by the alchemi
remedy, nostrum, cure, cure-all, elixir, catholicon,theriac, miracle drug, corrective, silver bullet
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The scientist's discovery was touted as a panacea for all diseases, but further research proved otherwise.
Politicians often promise easy solutions as a panacea for complex problems, but their claims rarely hold up.
The search for a panacea to world hunger has eluded humanity for centuries.
Some believe that education is the panacea to all social ills, while others argue that its effects are overstated.
