adj

omnipotent

om-NIHP-uh-tuhnt

Omnipotent (adj) means having unlimited power or authority; all-powerful. Example: “In many religions, God is described as omnipotent.”

adj

Having unlimited power or authority; all-powerful.

"In many religions, God is described as omnipotent."

"The CEO ran the company like an omnipotent ruler."

How to use omnipotent

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishHaving total, unlimited power.

Easily confused with

omniscient → omnipresent →

Common pairings

an omnipotent god omnipotent ruler

more omnipotent comparative, omnipotents plural, most omnipotent superlative

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From Latin omnipotens, "all-powerful," from omni- ("all") and potens ("powerful").

Origin: Latin

potent impotent

What does “omnipotent” mean?

The word “omnipotent” means having unlimited power or authority; all-powerful. In plain terms, having total, unlimited power.

How do you pronounce “omnipotent”?

“Omnipotent” is pronounced om-NIHP-uh-tuhnt (/ɑmˈnɪp.ə.tənt/ in IPA).

How do you use “omnipotent” in a sentence?

Here is “omnipotent” used in a sentence: “In many religions, God is described as omnipotent.”

What part of speech is “omnipotent”?

“Omnipotent” is an adjective.

Where does the word “omnipotent” come from?

The word “omnipotent” comes from Latin. From Latin omnipotens, "all-powerful," from omni- ("all") and potens ("powerful").