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Word

omni

Phoneticsom·ni

/ˈɑmni/

Definition

adj. having or doing everything at once. It is a short way of saying 'omnipotent' or 'omnichannel' in business and tech contexts.

adj. possessing all-encompassing properties or covering all possible categories. Often functions as a clipped form of 'omnichannel' in retail contexts or 'omnipotent' in gaming and fiction.

Examples

“The new software offers an omni solution for all our needs.”

“Retailers are moving toward an omni strategy to ensure customers have the same experience online and in person.”

Examples

simple

“The new software offers an omni solution for all our needs.”

contextual

“Retailers are moving toward an omni strategy to ensure customers have the same experience online and in person.”

Usage

Primarily used as a prefix in formal English, but functions as a standalone adjective in modern business and technology registers.

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