Word of the Day · October 13, 2026
panacea
- pan-uh-SEE-uh · noun
- A solution or remedy for all difficulties or diseases.
- “Experts warn that artificial intelligence is not a panacea for educational challenges.”
- Origin: From Greek 'panakeia' from 'pan' (all) and 'akos' (cure).
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