panacea
UK: ˌpænəˈsiːə | US: ˌpænəˈsiːə
n. a remedy or solution for all difficulties or diseases; a universal cure.
panacea = pan<all> + acea<cure>
- pan (from Greek pan, meaning "all")
- acea (from Greek akos, meaning "cure" or "remedy")
Etymology Origin:
The word panacea originates from Greek mythology, where Panakeia (Πανάκεια) was the goddess of universal healing. The term combines pan ("all") and akeia ("cure"), reflecting the idea of an all-encompassing remedy. Over time, it entered Latin as panacea and later English, retaining its original meaning of a cure-all solution.
Many ancient cultures sought a panacea to cure all ailments.
Technology is often mistakenly viewed as a panacea for societal problems.
The new policy was touted as a panacea for economic inequality.
No single drug can act as a panacea for every disease.
The quest for a panacea has driven medical research for centuries.