almightiness
|al-might-i-ness|
C1
/ɔːlˈmaɪtɪnəs/
(almighty)
all-powerful
Etymology
Etymology Information
'almightiness' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'almyghtynesse,' where 'al-' meant 'all' and 'miht' meant 'might or power.'
Historical Evolution
'almyghtynesse' transformed into the modern English word 'almightiness' through the influence of Old English 'ealmihtig.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'having all power,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the state or quality of being almighty or having unlimited power.
The almightiness of the deity was unquestionable.
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Last updated: 2025/07/01 01:36