pancratic Meaning, Definition & Usage

Pan*crat"ic adjective

Etymology

Gr. all-powerful.

Definitions

1. (Opt.) 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 adjective (Also<

• Pancratic
• Pancratical

)

Etymology

See Pancratium.

Definitions

1. Of or pertaining to the pancratium; athletic. Sir T. Browne