omnipotent

Meanings

• adjective

  All-powerful, having unlimited authority or control.

  - "God is omnipotent and can do anything."
  - "The king was believed to be omnipotent and his word was law."

• adjective

  Having the ability to do anything.

  - "Superman is an omnipotent being."
  - "In some religious beliefs, God is considered omnipotent."

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Pronunciation

1. /ɒmˈnɪpətənt/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

all-powerful , almighty

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Rhymes

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potent , abundant , residual , contempt , intent

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Variants

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omnipotent , omnipotently , omnipotents

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Etymology

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From Latin omnipotens, from omnipotens, all-powerful.

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Trivia

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1. The concept of omnipotence has been debated throughout history, with some arguing that it is a logical impossibility for a being to be truly omnipotent.

2. In some religious texts, God's omnipotence is described as the ability to do anything that is logically possible.

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Related Concepts

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1. omniscience: The ability to know all things, which is a concept related to omnipotence, particularly in religious contexts.

2. omnipresence: The ability to be present everywhere at all times, which is another concept related to omnipotence.

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Quotes

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1. Rockefeller mostly left the uncertain task of drilling to thousands of independent producers, who then competed furiously to sell him crude oil at the cheapest possible price. As a result, he was loathed by the drillers, who saw him as an "omnipotent" deity shadowing their lives.

   - Ron Chernow,{it}Vanity Fair{/it},May 1998

2. Tad fixes another round and by the time you all troop out of the bathroom you are feeling "omnipotent".

   - Jay McInerney,{it}Bright Lights, Big City{/it},1984

3. Whether or not the Big Bang truly implies that the universe was created out of nothing by an "omnipotent" deity in a wholly gratuitous act of love, it does demonstrate that the universe is, as philosophers say, contingent—that is, it need not have existed.

   - Jim Holt,{it}Harper's{/it},November 1994

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Culture

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The concept of omnipotence is central to many religious and philosophical beliefs. In religion, it refers to the belief that God or a deity has the power to do anything. In philosophy, it is a topic of debate regarding the nature of God or ultimate reality.

How to Memorize "omnipotent"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a being that can do anything and has complete control over all things.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'omnipotent' with the concept of all-powerful or having unlimited control.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Ow My Nose Itches' to remember the definition: Omnipotent means 'all-powerful'.

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