omnipresence

/'ɔmni'prezəns/
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omnipresence

The teacher explained the concept of divine omnipresence to the class.

Definition
  1. Noun:
    • The state of being present everywhere simultaneously: The quality or state of being present in all places at the same time. This is often used in theological contexts to describe a divine attribute.
    • The seeming ability to be everywhere at once: A figurative sense describing a pervasive presence or influence, such as that of a technology, an idea, or a public figure.
Usage and Examples

  • Theological/Philosophical Context:

    • The omnipresence of God is a central doctrine in many religions.
    • Philosophers have debated the concept of divine omnipresence for centuries.

  • Figurative/Modern Context:

    • The omnipresence of security cameras in the city made some residents uneasy.
    • She achieved an omnipresence in the media during the election campaign.
Advanced Usage
  • "The omnipresence of...": A common phrase used to comment on the all-pervasive nature of something in a particular domain.
    • The report discussed the omnipresence of digital data in modern life.
  • Used to describe a feeling or perception, rather than a literal state.
    • In his grief, he felt the omnipresence of her memory.
Variants and Related Words
  • Omnipresent (Adjective): Present everywhere at the same time.
    • Smartphones have become an omnipresent feature of daily life.
  • Ubiquity (Noun): A close synonym meaning the state of being everywhere, often used in less formal or non-theological contexts.
    • The ubiquity of fast food chains is evident.
Synonyms
  • Ubiquity: The state of being everywhere.
  • Pervasiveness: The quality of spreading widely throughout an area or group.
  • Universality: The quality of being universal, involving or affecting all.
Antonyms
  • Absence: The state of being away from a place or person.
  • Rarity: The state or quality of being rare or uncommon.
  • Limited presence: A constrained or localized existence.
Related Concepts and Notes
  • Theological Note: In theology, omnipresence is one of the traditional attributes of a deity, alongside omniscience (all-knowing) and omnipotence (all-powerful).
  • Conceptual Distinction: While "ubiquity" is a common synonym, "omnipresence" often carries a stronger, more absolute, or metaphysical connotation.
omnipresence

The teacher explained the concept of divine omnipresence to the class.

Noun
  1. the state of being everywhere at once (or seeming to be everywhere at once)

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