Meaning & use

omnipotence

noun·Advanced

The state or quality of having unlimited power to do anything.

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The theologian's lecture explored how divine omnipotence relates to human free will.

The tyrant's belief in his own omnipotence blinded him to the rebellion forming around him.

A note on using this word

Omnipotence is most often discussed in religious or philosophical contexts, describing an attribute traditionally given to a deity.

Words with a similar meaning

almightiness

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Words with an opposite meaning

impotence

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