Latin in Layman’s - A Rhetoric Revolution

Etymologizing the Latin "omnes" and the Greek "narkōsis"


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1. Omnibus (Latin): all, every; etymology: from the Latin ‘omnibus’, meaning ‘for all’.

2. Omnipotent (Latin): having unlimited power; etymology: from the Latin ‘omnipotens’, meaning ‘all-powerful’.

3. Omniscient (Latin): knowing all things; etymology: from the Latin ‘omniscientem’, meaning ‘all-knowing’. “Omni” + “scio” (“to know”)

4. Omnivore (Latin): an organism that eats both plants and animals; etymology: from the Latin ‘omnivorus’, meaning ‘all-eating’.

5. Omnipresent (Latin): present everywhere; etymology: from the Latin ‘omnipraesens’, meaning ‘all-present’.

6. Omnisexual (Latin): having the capability to be sexually attracted to all genders; etymology: from the Latin ‘omnisexualis’, meaning ‘all-sexual’.

7. Omnibenevolent (Latin): having unlimited kindness; etymology: from the Latin ‘omnibenevolentem’, meaning ‘all-benevolent’.

4. Omnipotent - Definition: All-powerful; etymology: From Latin omnes (all) and potens (having power).

5. Omnifarious - Definition: Of many different kinds; etymology: From Latin omnes (all) and ferire (to strike).

6. Omniparous - Definition: Bearing offspring of many kinds; etymology: From Latin omnes (all) and partus (birth).

7. Omnium-gatherum - Definition: A collection of many things; etymology: From Latin omnes (all) and congeries (collection).

8. Omnifaceted - Definition: Having many facets; etymology: From Latin omnes (all) and facies (face).

9. Omnifocal - Definition: Having multiple focal points; etymology: From Latin omnes (all) and focus (fire).

1. Narcotization (Definition: the process of administering a narcotic; Etymology: from the Greek root narkōsis, from narkoun ‘to benumb’)

2. Narcolepsy (Definition: a neurological disorder characterized by sudden and uncontrollable episodes of deep sleep; Etymology: from the Greek root narkōsis, from narkoun ‘to benumb’)

3. Narcosis (Definition: a state of stupor or unconsciousness caused by drugs or alcohol; Etymology: from the Greek root narkōsis, from narkoun ‘to benumb’)

4. Narcotize (Definition: to administer a narcotic; Etymology: from the Greek root narkōsis, from narkoun ‘to benumb’)

5. Narcotically (Definition: in a manner relating to or caused by a narcotic; Etymology: from the Greek root narkōsis, from narkoun ‘to benumb’)

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