Omniscient

Adjective

Definition: Having complete or unlimited knowledge, awareness, or understanding; knowing everything.

Synonyms: All-knowing, All-seeing, Wise, Knowledgeable

Antonyms: Ignorant, Unaware, Uninformed

Examples:

The omnipotent and omniscient being in the novel knew the future of every character.
Only an omniscient narrator could reveal the inner thoughts and feelings of all the characters in the story.

Mnemonics:

Think of an "all-knowing" being who possesses infinite knowledge.
"Omniscient" can be broken down into "omni-" meaning all, and "-scient" related to knowledge or science.

Etymology:

Origin:

The word "omniscient" comes from the Latin roots "omni" meaning all and "scientia" meaning knowledge or knowing.

Historical Usage:

The concept of an omniscient being is often associated with religious and philosophical beliefs. The term "omniscient" itself has been used in English since the mid-17th century.

Related Idioms:

Idiom:

"God's omniscience"

Explanation:

Referring to the belief in the divine attribute of knowing all things.

Misconceptions:

Misconception:

Confusing "omniscient" with "omnipotent".

Explanation:

While both terms are associated with unlimited abilities, "omniscient" specifically refers to having complete knowledge, whereas "omnipotent" refers to having unlimited power. These terms are often used together when describing a deity, such as the concept of an omniscient and omnipotent God.