Panoply: meaning, definitions and examples
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panoply
[ ˈpænəpli ]
general usage
A panoply refers to a complete or extensive collection of things. It is often used to describe a dazzling display or an impressive array of items, showcasing their full range. In historical contexts, it can also refer to a full suit of armor or ceremonial attire. The term carries connotations of grandeur and abundance, often suggesting that the display is meant to impress or astonish.
Synonyms
array, collection, display, exhibition, range.
Examples of usage
- The museum's panoply of artifacts attracted numerous visitors.
- A panoply of colors lit up the sky during sunset.
- The wedding featured a panoply of flowers.
- He presented a panoply of arguments in his defense.
Translations
Translations of the word "panoply" in other languages:
🇵🇹 panóplia
- variedade
- gama
🇮🇳 पैनोपली
- विविधता
- श्रृंखला
🇩🇪 Panoplie
- Vielfalt
- Reihe
🇮🇩 panopli
- variasi
- rangkaian
🇺🇦 паноплія
- різноманіття
- спектр
🇵🇱 panoplia
- różnorodność
- gama
🇯🇵 パノプリー
- 多様性
- シリーズ
🇫🇷 panoplie
- variété
- gamme
🇪🇸 panoplia
- variedad
- gama
🇹🇷 panoply
- çeşitlilik
- dizi
🇰🇷 파놉리
- 다양성
- 시리즈
🇸🇦 بانوبلي
- تنوع
- مجموعة
🇨🇿 panoplie
- rozmanitost
- série
🇸🇰 panoplia
- rozmanitosť
- séria
🇨🇳 全景
- 多样性
- 范围
🇸🇮 panoplja
- raznolikost
- serija
🇮🇸 panoply
- fjölbreytni
- röð
🇰🇿 паноплия
- әртүрлілік
- серия
🇬🇪 პანოპლია
- მრავალფეროვნება
- სერია
🇦🇿 panopliya
- müxtəliflik
- sıra
🇲🇽 panoplia
- variedad
- gama
Etymology
The word 'panoply' originates from the Ancient Greek word 'panoplia,' which means 'full armor.' The term 'panoplia' is composed of 'pan,' meaning 'all,' and 'hopla,' meaning 'arms' or 'tools.' In its earliest uses, 'panoply' referred to a complete suit of armor worn by a warrior, signifying their readiness for battle. Over time, its meaning expanded to include any comprehensive or impressive collection of items, not just armaments. Its usage in English can be traced back to the late 16th century, originally retaining the connotation of military equipment but gradually evolving to embrace a broader interpretation, encompassing various forms of representations and displays, emphasizing both the aesthetic and the functional grandeur.