panoply

the word panoply originates from the greek 'panoplia', a compound of 'pan' (all) and 'hopla' (arms, equipment of a hoplite soldier). it entered english in the late 16th century via latin and french, initially denoting a full suit of armor for a foot soldier. the literal sense of a complete defensive covering logically extended to the modern figurative meaning, describing any complete, impressive, or magnificent array or collection, much like a full arsenal on display.

Structure: pan (all) + oply (arms/equipment) - pan: from greek, meaning "all, every, whole". serves as a combining form in english. - oply: from greek 'hopla' (arms, armor, equipment), via latin 'hoplom' and old french 'oploie'. serves as the core noun root.