omnicompetence
- noun
- /ˌɑːmnɪˈkɒmpɪtəns/
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- In a crisis, his omnicompetence proved invaluable as he managed the various challenges with ease.
Examples
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The victories of science tended to induce an attitude of omnicompetence in the scientific mind.
Academic text (1991) -
Under conditions of national omnipotence and omnicompetence, rational business leaders can no longer exclude the possibility of federal legislation on anything.
Academic text (2002) -
The teacher's omnicompetence allowed her to address every student's unique needs effectively.
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Her reputation for omnicompetence made her the go-to consultant for businesses facing complex problems.
Antonyms
How Competent
Surface Forms
Morphology
omnicompetence = competence (transparent) = omni + competence
The meaning is a straightforward combination of 'omni' (all) + 'competence' (ability), yielding 'ability to handle all matters'.
Etymology
The word omnicompetence combines omni- 'all' and competence 'ability', so it gives a simple image: someone with the skill to handle every kind of task or problem, which is why we use it for a person who can manage everything effectively.