all-knowing

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English[edit]

Etymology[edit]

From all- +‎ knowing.

Adjective[edit]

all-knowing (not comparable)

Knowing everything; omniscient.
- 1974, John Boorman, Zardoz, London: Pan Books, page 19:
  She waited on her horse passive and all-knowing.

Usage notes[edit]

Often attributed to God or a deity, but can be used to describe a very wise person.

Synonyms[edit]

omniscient

Translations[edit]

knowing everything — see omniscient

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