omni-
/ɒm.nɪ-/ (bre, ipa) · /ɑːm.nɪ-/ (ame, ipa)
omni- — prefix
1. added to the start of a word to show that something reaches every place, side, o
added to the start of a word to show that something reaches every place, side, or channel
The new microphone is omnidirectional, so it catches voices from every side.
omni- + adjective: coverage in every direction
Our support team uses an omnichannel system for phone, email, and chat.
omni- + noun: all customer channels together
By winter, dust felt omnipresent in every room of the old house.
The stadium's omnidirectional speakers sent music evenly across the crowd.
文法句型
omni- + adjective (omnidirectional, omnipresent)
omni- + noun (omnichannel)
用法筆記
Usually appears in modern compounds that stress complete coverage across space, direction, or communication routes. It does not stand alone as a separate word.
omni- — combining form
1. used in more formal words to mean all, or covering everything without exception
used in more formal words to mean all, or covering everything without exception
The novel's omniscient narrator knows what every character is hiding.
omniscient: knowing everything in the story world
Beatriz called her grandfather an omnivore because he would try any dish.
omnivore: eats many different kinds of food
In the poem, the ruler is described as almost omnipotent.
An omnivorous bird can live on seeds, eggs, and insects.
文法句型
omni- + adjective (omniscient, omnipotent)
omni- + noun/adjective (omnivore, omnivorous)
用法筆記
Common in learned vocabulary rather than everyday conversation. Distinguish from the prefix sense above: this sense usually points to total knowledge, power, or scope inside a formal compound.