omnipotent
Upper-Intermediate (B2)
IPA: /ɒmˈnɪpətənt/
KK: /ɑːmˈnɪpətənt/
adjective
Definition
Having the ability to do anything or having complete power over everything.
Example
In many religions, God is described as omnipotent, capable of anything.
Conversation
Have you ever thought about how some people view the idea of an omnipotent being?
Yeah, it's a pretty fascinating concept, isn't it?
Right? It's interesting to think about what that would mean for our lives.
Definitely! It raises so many questions about free will and fate.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
all-powerful
almighty
universal
Antonyms
powerless
weak
limited
noun
Definition
A being or entity that has unlimited power or authority, often used to refer to God.
Example
In many religions, God is described as an omnipotent being who can do anything.
Conversation
Do you believe in an omnipotent being?
I think the idea is interesting, but I'm not sure about it.
Yeah, it's hard to wrap your head around someone being all-powerful like that.
Root Explanation
Omnipotent → It is formed from "omni-" (meaning all) and "potent" (from Latin "potens", meaning powerful). The word "omnipotent" describes someone or something that is all-powerful or has unlimited power.
Memory Tip
Think of 'all' ('omni-') and 'powerful' ('potent') to remember that omnipotent means having all power.
Visually Confused Words
unomnipotent
magnipotent
unipotent
nilpotent
equiomnipotent
totipotent
ignipotent
armipotent