panchreston

pan·chres·ton

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [pan-kres-tuh n]
- /pænˈkrɛs tən/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [pan-kres-tuh n]
- /pænˈkrɛs tən/

Definition of panchreston word

noun panchreston a proposed explanation intended to address a complex problem by trying to account for all possible contingencies but typically proving to be too broadly conceived and therefore oversimplified to be of any practical use. 1

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Origin of panchreston

First appearance:

before 1625

One of the 42% oldest English words

1625-35; < Greek pánchrēston, neuter of pánchrēstos good for everything, equivalent to pan- pan- + chrēs-, verbid stem of chrâsthai to be useful + -tos verbal adjective suffix

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Parts of speech for Panchreston

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panchreston popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 44% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 53% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

panchreston usage trend in Literature

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