panoramic

the word 'panoramic' is a 19th-century formation built upon the earlier noun 'panorama'. 'panorama' itself was coined from greek elements: 'pan-' (all) and 'horama' (view), literally meaning 'a complete view'. the suffix '-ic', of greek and latin origin, is used to form adjectives. thus, 'panoramic' logically describes something that pertains to or has the quality of a complete, unbroken view. the term's evolution from its literal greek roots to its modern abstract meaning demonstrates how a concept of physical sight expanded to encompass comprehensive coverage of any subject.

Structure: pan (all) + orama (view) + ic (adjective suffix) pan: from greek 'pan', meaning 'all, every'. serves as a combining form in english. orama: from greek 'horama', meaning 'view, sight'. in english, it is adapted as the combining form '-orama' or '-rama'. ic: from latin '-icus', via french '-ique', a suffix forming adjectives meaning 'of, pertaining to, or having the nature of'.