ScienceJuly 17, 2026

panoply

/ˈpæn.ə.pli/

Definition

An extensive or impressive collection or variety of things.

Etymology

Derived from the Greek 'panoplia,' meaning 'full armor' or 'all armor.' Over time, it evolved from referring specifically to a complete suit of armor to its modern meaning of a comprehensive or magnificent array of things.

In the news

The word is used to describe the wide-ranging and aggressive set of tactics employed by the oil industry to discredit climate litigation. It highlights the scale and variety of their efforts to attack both the science and the legal teams involved.

New climate report adds fuel to billion-dollar legal fight

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