Omnipotence
Definition
Absolute, unlimited, and universal power; the supreme capacity to accomplish anything without any physical, legal, or moral restriction; omnipotence. In theological dogma, it constitutes an exclusive divine attribute; in political philosophy, it describes the total concentration of state control within a single ruler or regime.
Bilingual Equivalents
- Omnipotence
- Absolute power
Grammatical & Source Details
| Inflection Type | Feminine noun, singular only, taking standard genitive endings in formal academic syntax. |
| Formation | Fused compound formed within Romanian combining the element 'atot' with the noun 'putere', mirroring 'omnipotence'. |
| Spelling / Pronunciation | [a.tot.pu.ˈte.re] |
| Source | Lexicon of Systematic Metaphysics, Dogmatic Systems, and Political Philosophy |
Contextual Usage Examples
RO: În tratatele medievale, această atotputere era invocată ca justificare pentru imunitatea juridică a monarhului absolut.
EN: In medieval treatises, this omnipotence was invoked as a justification for the absolute monarch's legal immunity.
RO: Filozoful panteist susținea că o atotputere oarbă guvernează forțele oarbe ale naturii și mișcarea astrelor.
EN: The pantheist philosopher argued that a blind omnipotence governs the blind forces of nature and the movement of stars.
RO: Noul decret dictatorial urmărea instaurarea unei atotputeri executive, eliminând complet rolul Parlamentului.
EN: The new dictatorial decree aimed to establish an absolute executive power, completely eliminating the role of Parliament.
Idioms & Phrases
Atotputere divină / Divine omnipotence
RO: Atribut dogmatic conform căruia Dumnezeu poate înfăptui orice acțiune care nu implică o contradicție logică internă.
EN: Dogmatic attribute stating that God can perform any action that does not imply an internal logical contradiction.
Atotputere statală / Absolute state authority / total control
RO: Formă extremă de control politic în care instituțiile guvernamentale reglementează total viața privată și publică a cetățenilor.
EN: An extreme form of political control where government institutions fully regulate the private and public lives of citizens.
Iluzie de atotputere / Illusion of omnipotence / megalomania
RO: Tulburare psihologică sau comportamentală manifestată prin convingerea falsă a unui individ că deține controlul absolut asupra mediului său.
EN: A psychological or behavioral disorder manifested by an individual's false belief that they hold absolute control over their environment.
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