pansophy

[ pan-suh-fee ]
/ ˈpæn sə fi /
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noun

universal wisdom or knowledge.

Origin of pansophy

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

OTHER WORDS FROM pansophy

pan·soph·ic [pan-sof-ik] /pænˈsɒf ɪk/, pan·soph·i·cal, adjective pan·soph·i·cal·ly, adverb

Words nearby pansophy

panromantic, pansexual, pansil, pansinusitis, pansophism, pansophy, panspermia, pansy, pansystolic, pansystolic murmur, pant

Words related to pansophy

sanity, knowledge, intelligence, prudence, poise, experience, understanding, foresight, acumen, caution, savvy, sophistication, judgment, solidity, gumption, stability, comprehension, learning, erudition, information

Example sentences from the Web for pansophy

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

    A Christian Directory (Part 2 of 4) |Richard Baxter

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

    A History of Bohemian Literature |Count Ltzow

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

    The Paliser case |Edgar Saltus

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

    A History of Bohemian Literature |Count Ltzow

British Dictionary definitions for pansophy

pansophy
/ (ˈpænsəfɪ) /

noun

universal knowledge

Derived forms of pansophy

pansophic (pænˈsɒfɪk) or pansophical, adjective pansophically, adverb

Word Origin for pansophy

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