Omnipotent Being: A Non-Religious Noun

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The discussion centers on finding a noun that means 'one who is omnipotent' without religious connotations. Suggestions include using "omnipotent" itself as a noun, potentially in lowercase to avoid religious implications, or the phrase "omnipotent being." The term "omnipotenter" is also mentioned, though its acceptance is unclear. A participant introduces "cunctipotent," which is an adjective meaning all-powerful or omnipotent, derived from Latin, but acknowledges it does not fit the request for a noun. The conversation includes humorous commentary on the complexity and unattractiveness of the word "cunctipotent," leading to light-hearted exchanges about its etymology and sound. Overall, the search for a suitable noun remains unresolved, with no clear alternative provided.
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I need a noun that means 'one who is omnipotent' that doesn't have any religious connections. (so not 'god')

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You can use omnipotent as a noun (http://www.m-w.com/cgi-bin/dictionary?va=omnipotent&book=Dictionary ). If you don't want it to mean God, I wouldn't capitalize it. If that doesn't sound right, you could say omnipotent being. I don't know of another word meaning omnipotent, sorry.
 
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omnipotenter.

no one:s going to say it is incorrect, just *we don:t understand*, but you still understand.
 
First time I saw it, i thought it was impotent and someone just made a typo on that for fun
 
honestrosewater said:
You can use omnipotent as a noun (http://www.m-w.com/cgi-bin/dictionary?va=omnipotent&book=Dictionary ).
Fascinating.
 
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I found "cunctipotent", but it's an adjective. (just thought I'd post it as word of the day) :wink:

Cunctipotent
Cunc*tip"o*tent (k?nk-t?p"?-tent), a. [L. cunctipotens; cunctus all + potens powerful.] All-powerful; omnipotent. [R] God cunctipotent." Neale (Trans. Rhythm of St. Bernard).

http://machaut.uchicago.edu/cgi-bin/WEBSTER.page.sh?PAGE=356
 
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Evo said:
I found "cunctipotent", but it's an adjective. (just thought I'd post it as word of the day) :wink:

Cunctipotent
Cunc*tip"o*tent (k?nk-t?p"?-tent), a. [L. cunctipotens; cunctus all + potens powerful.] All-powerful; omnipotent. [R] God cunctipotent." Neale (Trans. Rhythm of St. Bernard).

http://machaut.uchicago.edu/cgi-bin/WEBSTER.page.sh?PAGE=356
Wow, that's one ugly word. Where does cuncti- come from? Is it Spanish? :confused: Oh, whoops, didn't see the little etymology entry there. Heh.
 
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honestrosewater said:
Wow, that's one ugly word. Where does cuncti- come from? Is it Spanish? :confused: Oh, whoops, didn't see the little etymology entry there. Heh.
It is rather awful, isn't it?
 
I hope it does not come from connecticut,the uni. where Moonbear is Prof. :biggrin:
 
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It is rather awful, isn't it?
Yeah, it stinks. Rather skunktipotent, if you will. :biggrin: Go ahead, groan...[/size]
 
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I groaned a lot.
 

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