all-seeing
|all-see-ing|
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/ˌɔːlˈsiːɪŋ/
omniscient vision
Etymology
Etymology Information
'all-seeing' originates from the combination of 'all' meaning 'entire' and 'seeing' meaning 'perceiving visually'.
Historical Evolution
The term 'all-seeing' has been used in English since the 16th century to describe an entity with complete visual perception.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'having the ability to see everything', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
having the ability to see everything; omniscient.
The all-seeing eye is a symbol of divine insight.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45