OmniscienceKnowing all things; having no limits on what is understood. means having complete or unlimited knowledge. It is often used in religious, philosophicalRelated to thinking deeply about existence, knowledge, and truth., or literary contextsSituations or settings in which words or ideas are used. to describe someone or something that knows everything.
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Pronunciation
AI-generated pronunciation audio (OpenAI).
Accent: General American English
IPA: /ˌɑmˈnɪʃəns/
Easy pronunciation: ahm-NISH-əns (approximate spelling).
Stress: Primary stress on the second syllable: NISH.
Noun meaning the state of having complete or unlimited knowledge.
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Omniscience Meaning
complete or unlimited knowledge
Part of speech: noun
Definition: the state of being omniscient; having infinite knowledge
Example: The narrator’s omniscience lets the story move between different characters’ thoughts.
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Omniscience Synonyms
Similar Meaning
- all-knowingness
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Common Mistakes
- Confusing omniscience with omnipotence, which means having unlimited power.
- Using it for someone who is simply very knowledgeable rather than all-knowing.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does omniscience mean?
Omniscience means complete or unlimited knowledge, or the state of knowing everything.
What is a simple synonym for omniscience?
A close simple synonym is all-knowingness, though it is less common.
Is omniscience the same as omnipotence?
No. Omniscience means unlimited knowledge, while omnipotence means unlimited power.
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