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omnipotently

|om-ni-po-tent-ly|

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/ɑmˈnɪpətəntli/

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/ɒmˈnɪpətəntli/

(omnipotent)

all-powerful

Base FormNounAdverb
omnipotentomnipotenceomnipotently
Etymology
Etymology Information

'omnipotently' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'omnipotens,' where 'omni-' meant 'all' and 'potens' meant 'powerful.'

Historical Evolution

'omnipotens' transformed into the Old French word 'omnipotent,' and eventually became the modern English word 'omnipotent' through Middle English.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'all-powerful,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adverb 1

in an all-powerful or almighty manner.

The ruler governed omnipotently, with no one daring to oppose him.

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Last updated: 2025/07/20 02:30