Omnipresence: meaning, definitions and examples

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omnipresence

 

[ ˌɒmnɪˈprɛz(ə)ns ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

religious belief

The state of being present everywhere at the same time; the ability to be present in all places simultaneously.

Synonyms

all-presence, ubiquity

Examples of usage

  • His omnipresence is a key aspect of the deity in many religions.
  • The belief in omnipresence brings comfort to followers during times of hardship.
Context #2 | Noun

general

The quality of being widespread or constantly encountered.

Synonyms

pervasiveness, ubiquity

Examples of usage

  • The omnipresence of social media has changed the way we communicate.
  • The omnipresence of fast food chains makes it easy to find a quick meal anywhere.

Translations

Translations of the word "omnipresence" in other languages:

🇵🇹 onipresença

🇮🇳 सर्वव्यापकता

🇩🇪 Allgegenwart

🇮🇩 keberadaan di mana-mana

🇺🇦 всюдисущість

🇵🇱 wszechobecność

🇯🇵 遍在 (へんざい)

🇫🇷 omniprésence

🇪🇸 omnipresencia

🇹🇷 her yerde bulunma

🇰🇷 편재 (遍在)

🇸🇦 الوجود في كل مكان

🇨🇿 všudypřítomnost

🇸🇰 všadeprítomnosť

🇨🇳 无处不在 (wú chù bù zài)

🇸🇮 vseprisotnost

🇮🇸 alstaðvera

🇰🇿 баршаға бірдейлік

🇬🇪 ყოვლისმომცველობა

🇦🇿 hər yerdə olma

🇲🇽 omnipresencia

Word origin

The term 'omnipresence' originated from the Latin word 'omnipraesentia', which means 'all-present'. It has been a concept in various religions and philosophies, symbolizing the infinite and universal nature of a deity or a powerful entity. The idea of omnipresence has been explored in different cultural contexts throughout history, reflecting the human desire to connect with a higher power that transcends physical boundaries.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #28,995, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.