Omnipresence

Part of speech: noun

Pronunciation: /ɑmniˈprɛz(ə)ns/

Definitions

1. The condition of existing simultaneously in all places is known as a trait of certain omnipotent beings
2. It signifies a universal presence that encompasses various locations and situations
3. The state of being present everywhere at once is often attributed to divine entities or concepts that transcend physical limitations

Etymology: Omnipresence is a plain compound: "omni-" is the combining form of Latin "omnis", meaning "all" or "every", and "presence" is the English noun from Latin "praesentia", "being at hand". Joined together they describe being at hand everywhere at once. The Latin "omnis" traces back to a Proto-Italic form, itself descended from a much older Indo-European root, but its English life began when "omni-" was attached to existing English words, producing new compounds from familiar parts. The combining form "omni-" is productive in English, appearing in words like "omnipotent" and "omniscient", which is why the word reads as a set piece built from recognizable pieces. The sense of "presence" in the compound carries its older meaning of being in a place, so the word describes a condition of existing in every location simultaneously rather than a feeling of being near someone.

Synonyms: ubiquity, presence, pervasiveness