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Omnipotent: meaning, definitions and examples

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omnipotent

 

[ ɒmˈnɪpətənt ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

power

Having unlimited power; able to do anything.

Synonyms

Almighty, all-powerful, invincible, omnipresent

Examples of usage

  • He believed himself to be omnipotent and above the law.
  • The king was seen as omnipotent, with the ability to make decisions that affected the entire kingdom.
  • Her faith in God made her feel omnipotent, knowing that He had control over all things.
  • The superhero was portrayed as omnipotent, capable of defeating any enemy with ease.
  • In the world of fantasy, wizards are often depicted as omnipotent beings with magical powers.

Translations

Translations of the word "omnipotent" in other languages:

🇵🇹 onipotente

🇮🇳 सर्वशक्तिमान

🇩🇪 allmächtig

🇮🇩 maha kuasa

🇺🇦 всемогутній

🇵🇱 wszechmocny

🇯🇵 全能の (ぜんのうの)

🇫🇷 omnipotent

🇪🇸 omnipotente

🇹🇷 her şeye gücü yeten

🇰🇷 전능한 (jeonneunghan)

🇸🇦 قادر على كل شيء

🇨🇿 všemohoucí

🇸🇰 všemohúci

🇨🇳 全能的 (quánnéng de)

🇸🇮 vsemočen

🇮🇸 almáttugur

🇰🇿 құдіретті

🇬🇪 ყოვლისშემძლე

🇦🇿 qüdrətli

🇲🇽 omnipotente

Etymology

The word 'omnipotent' originated from the Latin word 'omnipotens', which is a combination of 'omni' meaning 'all' and 'potens' meaning 'powerful'. The concept of an omnipotent being has been present in various religions and mythologies throughout history, representing a deity or force that has unlimited power and control over all things. In philosophy, the idea of omnipotence has been debated and discussed in relation to the nature of God and the existence of evil in the world.

See also: impotent, potency, potential, potentiality, potentiator.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #18,123, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.