omnipotēns
The Latin word for almighty is omnipotēns.
The adjective omnipotēns means unlimited in might. When used as a proper name, Omnipotēns refers to God or the supreme being. For example, the phrase omnipotens Deus means "almighty God".
Meaning: unlimited in might (adj)
What does it mean word for word?
The word is a compound of omnis, meaning "all" and potēns, meaning "powerful".
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
omnipotēns is a third-declension adjective, so its endings for masculine, feminine and neuter singular forms are identical. This specific form, omnipotēns, is the nominative singular used when the word is the subject of a sentence. If you wish to express the quality of being almighty (almightiness or omnipotence), use the noun form omnipotēntia.
Did you know?
- The word potēns is the root of the English word 'potential', as both describe the inherent capacity or power to do something.
- Early Christian writers used omnipotēns to distinguish the Christian God from the limited powers of the Roman pantheon, where gods were often specialized in one area.
- In medieval Latin legal texts, omnipotēns was sometimes used to describe the absolute authority of an emperor, not just a deity.
Examples in context
- Deus omnipotens est.God is almighty.
- Te, Dómine, suppliciter exoramus, ut omnipotens Deus nos in virtute Spiritus Sancti dirigat.We humbly beseech You, O Lord, that almighty God may guide us in the power of the Holy Spirit.
- Vult omnipotēns imperium suum.The almighty one wills his empire.
- Potentia omnipotēns est terribilis.Almighty power is terrible.
Example conversation
Lucius and Julia are discussing ancient philosophy in a garden.
- LuciusEstne Deus omnipotēns, Iulia?Is God almighty, Julia?
- JuliaIta, Luci, omnipotēns est.Yes, Lucius, he is almighty.
- LuciusEius vis est infinita.His power is infinite.
- JuliaRectē dicis.You speak correctly.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “almighty” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
