[pan.o.rama] n [pan- + Gk horama sight, fr. horan to see--more at wary] (1796) 1 a: cyclorama 1 b: a picture exhibited a part at a time by being unrolled before the spectator
2. a: an unobstructed or complete view of an area in every direction b: a comprehensive presentation of a subject "a ~ of American history" c: range
3: a mental picture of a series of images or events -- pan.o.ram.ic adj -- pan.o.ram.i.cal.ly adv