omnipotent — having unlimited power; able to do anything
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: having unlimited power; able to do anything
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɑmˈnɪpətənt/
Example Sentences
- My mom thinks she's omnipotent because she always knows when I haven't done my homework.
- The tech CEO felt omnipotent until his wifi went down during the important presentation.
- In many religions, God is described as omnipotent, omniscient, and omnipresent.
omnipotent
ADJECTIVE[/ɑmˈnɪpətənt/]
having unlimited power; able to do anything
The omnipotent wizard reshapes mountains and rivers with a single sweep of his hand.
Omnipotent magic reaches the distant, with spells most potent!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'omnipotent,' combining 'omnis' (all) and 'potens' (powerful, able). The word entered English in the 14th century through Old French and Latin, commonly used in religious contexts to describe divine power.
Breakdown
omni- (all) + potent (powerful, from Latin potens) = omnipotent (having all power)
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📝Examples
“My mom thinks she's omnipotent because she always knows when I haven't done my homework.”
“The tech CEO felt omnipotent until his wifi went down during the important presentation.”
“In many religions, God is described as omnipotent, omniscient, and omnipresent.”
“The dictator's belief in his omnipotent status was shattered when the people revolted.”
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