panacea
Translation
panacea, cure-all
Examples
Technology is not a panacea for all our problems.
Technology is not a panacea for all our problems.
Grammar Patterns
a panacea for ((sth.)) a solution for all problems of a particular situation. There is no single panacea for the country's economic woes.
Similar Words
Synonyms: cure-all, elixir, universal remedy
Etymology
From Greek 'pan-' (all) + 'akos' (remedy). Literally 'all-remedy'.
Memory Tips
Think of a special 'pan' that can 'cure' all problems.