Word
omnipotent
Phoneticsom·nipo·tent
US/ɑmˈnɪpətənt/
UK/ɒmnˈɪpəʊtənt/
Definition
adj. having unlimited power or being able to do anything. You use this to describe a god or a person who has total control over everything.
adj. possessing unlimited power or authority; all-powerful. Often used in theological contexts to describe a deity or in a metaphorical sense to describe a person with absolute influence.
Examples
“In many stories, the hero is seen as an omnipotent figure.”
“The ancient texts describe the god as an omnipotent being who could create the universe with a single thought.”
“The philosopher argued that if a being were truly omnipotent, it would be capable of both creating and destroying the very laws of physics that govern the universe.”
Examples
simple
“In many stories, the hero is seen as an omnipotent figure.”
contextual
“The ancient texts describe the god as an omnipotent being who could create the universe with a single thought.”
complex
“The philosopher argued that if a being were truly omnipotent, it would be capable of both creating and destroying the very laws of physics that govern the universe.”
Real-World Examples
“The 2014 US film Transcendence follows a dying scientist who uploads his mind to a supercomputer and becomes a near‑omnipotent intelligence.” “They would also be thrilled by the subtle but omnipotent sunlight that Cuyp sees pervading everything here, from the gold-fringed clouds to the luminous river.” Etymology
Inherited from Middle English omnipotent(e), from Old French omnipotent, from Latin omnipotēns, omnipotentem.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Domain
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C2 ProficiencyIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.8.5–9.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 6.0114–120
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- C2 · Proficiency
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