OMNISCIENT

omniscient, all-knowing

(adjective) infinitely wise

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adjective

omniscient (not comparable)

Having total knowledge.

Synonyms

• all-knowing

Noun

omniscient (plural omniscients)

One who has total knowledge.

Proper noun

the Omniscient

God.

Source: Wiktionary


Om*nis"cient, a. Etym: [Omni- + L. sciens, -entis, p. pr. of scire to know: cf. F. omniscient. See Science.]

Definition: Having universal knowledge; knowing all things; infinitely knowing or wise; as, the omniscient God.

– Om*nis"cient*ly, adv. For what can scape the eye Of God all-seeing, or deceive his heart Omniscient Milton.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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