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• a variation of omnificent.

omnific

British  

/ ɒmˈnɪfɪk /

adjective

1. rare creating all things

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Other Word Forms

• omnificence
  noun

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Etymology

Origin of omnific

C17: via Medieval Latin from Latin omni- + -ficus, from facere to do

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Explanation

The word omnific is an adjective that describes a power or force that is capable of creating everything or bringing the entire universe into existence. The word omnific is used most commonly in religious and philosophical writings, and in poetry. It usually refers to an all-creating divine or natural power. But the word might pop up elsewhere; for example, you could refer to players of a video game as omnific if they are able to create an entire city or universe within the game world. Similarly, a fantasy or science fiction author might be referred to as omnific, as a "creator of worlds." The Latin roots of omnific are omni, "all," and facere, "to make."

Example Sentences

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omnific

As the drop feeds its fated flower, As finds its Alp the snowy shower, Child of the omnific Need, Hurled into life to do a deed, Man drinks the water, drinks the light.

From Poems Household Edition by Ralph Waldo Emerson

But gazing so—so—with omnific eyes, Lift my soul upward till it touch thy feet!

From The Poetical Works of Elizabeth Barrett Browning, Vol. I by Elizabeth Barrett Browning

It is true that the rule of Fashion is almost omnific.

From Aims and Aids for Girls and Young Women On the Various Duties of Life, Physical, Intellectual, And Moral Development; Self-Culture, Improvement, Dress, Beauty, Fashion, Employment, Education, The Home Relations, Their Duties To Young Men, Marriage, Womanhood And Happiness. by George Sumner Weaver

Kabalah; Creation effected by the omnific letter of the, 14-u.

From Morals and Dogma of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry by Albert Pike

In relation to his creations, the poet is the omnific spirit in whom they have their being.

From Famous Reviews by R. Brimley Johnson

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