Meaning & use

omnipotent

adjective·Advanced

Having unlimited power; able to do absolutely anything.

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Many religious traditions describe their god as omnipotent, omniscient, and eternally present.

The video game villain seemed omnipotent until the hero discovered his one weakness.

A note on using this word

Omnipotent is typically reserved for gods or superhuman figures rather than ordinary powerful people.

Words with a similar meaning

almightyall-powerful

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