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What does the root potent mean in the word omnipotent.

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of power or of influence. omni meaning all, and potent meaning powerful = omnipotent, all powerful (all knowing)

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Answer:

Potentia

Step-by-step explanation:

"Potent" is from the Latin word "potentia" meaning power, while "omni" is a Latin word meaning all. Therefore, omnipotent means all powerful.

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