omnicient

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Term: Omniscient

Definition:

Omniscient refers to someone or something that possesses complete or infinite knowledge, understanding, or awareness. It is often used to describe a character in literature or a narrator who knows everything about the story, including the thoughts and actions of all the characters.

Part of Speech:

Adjective

Senses:

Sense 1:

In the context of literature and storytelling, omniscient refers to a narrative point of view where the narrator possesses unlimited knowledge and can explain the thoughts and actions of all the characters in the story.

Example sentence: In the epic novel, the omniscient narrator reveals the hidden motivations of the protagonist.

Sense 2:

Used colloquially to describe a person who appears to have extensive knowledge about a wide range of topics.

Example sentence: Sarah seems to be an omniscient when it comes to trivia games; she always knows the answers to the most obscure questions.