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
1
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 notesIn plain EnglishHaving total, unlimited power.
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Common pairings
an omnipotent god
omnipotent ruler
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Word forms
- Plural
- omnipotents
- Comparative
- more omnipotent
- Superlative
- most omnipotent
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Etymology
From Latin omnipotens, "all-powerful," from omni- ("all") and potens ("powerful").
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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").
