omnipresent
/ɒmnɪˈpɹɛzn̩t/
Group 8Difficulty 1/3
Definition
- (adjective)
- Widely or constantly encountered; present everywhere GRE
Example in Context
Security cameras have become omnipresent in urban centers, raising difficult questions about the balance between safety and privacy.
Synonyms
everywhereuniversalpervasive
Etymology
Present everywhere; all-encompassing.
- omni- (Latin) — all
- praesent (Latin) — present
Memory Aid
🌌Sounds like “on me present”
Imagine a teacher saying 'ON ME PRESENT' everywhere, like a cosmic presence in every class!
Visual Association
🌍A giant eye floating in the sky, watching over everything on Earth at once!
Semantic Clusters
Synonym Groups
Frequently Asked Questions
What does “omnipresent” mean on the GRE?
omnipresent (adjective) means “Widely or constantly encountered; present everywhere”. Security cameras have become omnipresent in urban centers, raising difficult questions about the balance between safety and privacy.
How to remember “omnipresent” for the GRE?
Mnemonic: “omnipresent” sounds like “on me present”. Imagine a teacher saying 'ON ME PRESENT' everywhere, like a cosmic presence in every class!
What are synonyms for “omnipresent”?
Common synonyms: everywhere, universal, pervasive.