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  1. Panglossnoun

    an incurable optimist in a satire by Voltaire

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  1. pangloss

    Pangloss is a character from Voltaire's 1759 satire novel "Candide". His name is often used in a broader cultural context to describe extreme or unwarranted optimism, often in the face of harsh reality or evidence to the contrary. It is derived from the Greek words "pan" meaning all and "glossa" meaning tongue, suggesting glib or fluent talk. Thus, a 'Pangloss' is someone who maintains a positive, optimistic perspective regardless of adverse circumstances or lacking reasons for optimism.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of Pangloss in Chaldean Numerology is: 6

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of Pangloss in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4

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