pansophy

[ pan-suh-fee ]

noun

1. universal wisdom or knowledge.

pansophy

/ pænˈsɒfɪk; ˈpænsəfɪ /

noun

1. universal knowledge

Derived Forms

• panˈsophically, adverb
• pansophic, adjective

Other Words From

• pan·soph·ic [pan-, sof, -ik], pan·sophi·cal adjective
• pan·sophi·cal·ly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of pansophy¹

First recorded in 1635–45; pan- + -sophy

Word History and Origins

Origin of pansophy¹

C17: from New Latin pansophia; see pan- , -sophy

Example Sentences

All sciences there shall be one pansophy; and all things knowable shall appear to you in their wondrous, perfect harmony.

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A short account of the Via Lucis will be my only attempt to elucidate the mysteries of "pansophy."

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Further study of Komenský's works on pansophy has not given me a higher opinion of their value.

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Philosophy she lacked, but theosophy, which is a pansophy, she possessed—when she did not need it.

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Related Words

• acumen
• caution
• common sense
• experience
• foresight
• insight
• intelligence
• judgment
• knowledge
• poise
• prudence
• sanity
• savvy
• sophistication
• understanding