adj

omniscient

om-NIH-seernt

Omniscient (adj) means knowing everything; having complete or unlimited knowledge. Example: “The novel is told from an omniscient narrator who knows every character's thoughts.”

adj

Knowing everything; having complete or unlimited knowledge.

"The novel is told from an omniscient narrator who knows every character's thoughts."

"No teacher is truly omniscient, no matter how it feels to students."

How to use omniscient

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishKnowing everything.

Easily confused with

omnipotent → omnipresent →

Common pairings

omniscient narrator omniscient being

Word forms

omniscients plural

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Etymology

From Medieval Latin omnisciens, "all-knowing," from Latin omnis ("all") and sciens ("knowing").

Origin: Medieval Latin

Rhymes for omniscient

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Frequently asked questions

What does “omniscient” mean?

The word “omniscient” means knowing everything; having complete or unlimited knowledge. In plain terms, knowing everything.

How do you pronounce “omniscient”?

“Omniscient” is pronounced om-NIH-seernt (/ɑmˈnɪʃənt/ in IPA).

How do you use “omniscient” in a sentence?

Here is “omniscient” used in a sentence: “The novel is told from an omniscient narrator who knows every character's thoughts.”

What part of speech is “omniscient”?

“Omniscient” is an adjective.

Where does the word “omniscient” come from?

The word “omniscient” comes from Medieval Latin. From Medieval Latin omnisciens, "all-knowing," from Latin omnis ("all") and sciens ("knowing").