ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Omnipotent

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ɒmˈnɪp.ə.tənt/ · Part of speech adjective

Quick meaning: Omnipotent is an adjective meaning Having unlimited power, force or authority.

Meaning

Having unlimited power, force or authority.

More Meanings

  1. An omnipotent being.
  2. (biology) Describing a cell (especially a stem cell) that is capable of developing into any type of cell or forming any type of tissue (also called a totipotent cell).
  3. (archaic) Arrant.

Example Sentences

, omnivalent
Near-synonyms: plenipotent, plenipotentiary, omnicompetent
All the spirits of the elements bowed down before him; but the future was still hidden from his eyes, and Death was omnipotent.
And I heard as it were the voice of a great multitude, and as the voice of many waters, and as the voice of mightie thundrings, saying, Alleluia: for the Lord God omnipotent reigneth.

Word Forms

Synonyms for omnipotent

Depending on context, synonyms include almighty, all-powerful, plenipotent, plenipotentiary, omnicompetent, powerful.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include all-powerful, almighty, powerful, boundless, supreme, sovereign.

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