Omni-

Roots with similar meanings:

• pan- meaning “all”

Roots with opposite meanings:

• a-, an- meaning “not, no”

Roots that could be confused:

• somn- meaning “sleep”
• somni- meaning “dream”

Notes: The Greek letter omicron is not derived from this root.

Derived English Words

Commonly encountered words are in bold.

omnibearing: Relating to or indicating all directions.

omnibus: A volume containing several different works; also, a vehicle for public transport (bus).

omnibusman: A person who manages or oversees multiple matters or tasks.

omnidirectional: Capable of transmitting or receiving signals in all directions.

omnific: All-creating or having unlimited powers of creation.

omnilucent: Emitting light in all directions; all-illuminating.

omnipotence: The quality of having unlimited or very great power.

omnipresent: Existing or being everywhere at once.

omniscient: Having infinite knowledge; all-knowing.

omnivorous: Feeding on both plant and animal substances; having a diet of varied food sources.

Other Uses

Links

List of Greek and Latin roots in English – Wikipedia

Words Derived from Roots

Greek Alphabet

Other Roots Used in These Words

Root	Meaning
luc-	bright, light
pot-	power
sci-	know
vor–	swallow