单词 | omnipotence |
释义 | omnipotence (once / 3160 pages) n Omnipotence is unlimited power. Bosses who behave as if they have omnipotence believe they have absolute power over the employees, maybe even down to the type of ink pens they are allowed to use. The noun omnipotence describes having an enormous amount of power, or even an infinite amount. A giant corporation might appear to have omnipotence because of the control it has over its workers, the power it holds in government, and the monopoly it might have in its industry — it seems to be everywhere. Omnipotence basically means the quality of being Godlike. To pronounce it correctly, say "om-NIH-poe-tense." WORD FAMILYomnipotence: omnipotences+/omnipotent: omnipotence, omnipotently USAGE EXAMPLESMedical literature says PCP, also known as “angel dust,” can induce euphoria and feelings of omnipotence and can lead to “combativeness-agitation,” mania and depression. Washington Post(Oct 11, 2016) Medical literature says it can induce euphoria and feelings of omnipotence. Seattle Times(Oct 11, 2016) That’s how he plans to fix the economy and halt terror: omnipotence. Slate(Jun 21, 2016) n the state of being omnipotent; having unlimited power Hypo|Hyper God's Will the omnipotence of a divine being state the way something is with respect to its main attributes |
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