omnipresence
|om/ni/pre/sence|
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/ˌɑːm.nɪˈprez.əns/
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/ˌɒm.nɪˈprez.əns/
everywhere presence
Etymology
Etymology Information
'omnipresence' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'omnipraesentia,' where 'omni-' meant 'all' and 'praesentia' meant 'presence.'
Historical Evolution
'omnipraesentia' transformed into the French word 'omniprésence,' and eventually became the modern English word 'omnipresence' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'being present everywhere,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the state of being present everywhere at the same time.
The omnipresence of technology in modern life is undeniable.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35