omnipotence

noun

om·​nip·​o·​tence äm-ˈni-pə-tən(t)s 

1

: the quality or state of being omnipotent

2

: an agency or force of unlimited power

Examples of omnipotence in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Trump’s debacle in Iran has shattered the illusion of American military omnipotence. — Marc Lynch, Foreign Affairs, 18 Aug. 2026

Christ shows us that God is all-powerful Love, and that God’s omnipotence is unopposed and saves all. — Russell Whittaker, Christian Science Monitor, 6 Aug. 2026

The Willis Tower was built with cutting-edge technology and ageless chutzpah, a word that could be translated as an intoxicating sense of omnipotence. — Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 11 July 2026

So toss the myth of western military omnipotence onto the mounting pile of ripoff schemes that have aged badly. — Rachel Marsden, Hartford Courant, 17 Apr. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

omnipotence

noun

om·​nip·​o·​tence äm-ˈnip-ət-ən(t)s 

: the quality or state of being omnipotent