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(definition) by Webster 1913 (print) Wed Dec 22 1999 at 1:34:44

Om*nis"cient (?), a. [Omni- + L. sciens, -entis, p. pr. of scire to know: cf. F. omniscient. See Science.]

Having universal knowledge; knowing all things; infinitely knowing or wise; as, the omniscient God.

-- Om*nis"cient*ly, adv.

For what can scape the eye Of God all-seeing, or deceive his heart Omniscient? Milton.

 

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