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omnipotence

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IPA: /ɒmˈnɪpətəns/

KK: /ɑmˈnɪpəˌtɛns/

noun
Definition

The state of having unlimited power or authority, often associated with a god or supreme being.


Example

Many religions describe the omnipotence of their deities as a fundamental aspect of their nature.


Conversation
Sloth A
Have you ever thought about the concept of omnipotence?
Sloth B
Yeah, it's fascinating how people view it differently.
Sloth A
Right? Some believe it's only a quality of deities.
Sloth B
Exactly! Others might see it as a metaphor for personal power.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
all-powerfulness
supremacy
authority
Antonyms
impotence
weakness
inability
Root Explanation

Omnipotence is formed from "omni-" (meaning all) and "potentia" (meaning power). The word describes the quality of having all power or being all-powerful.

Memory Tip

Think of 'omni-' meaning all and 'potentia' meaning power — this helps you remember that omnipotence refers to having all power.

Visually Confused Words
magnipotence
unipotence
totipotence
armipotence
impotence
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