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omniscient

/ɔmˈnɪʃənt/ adjective · British & US
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What does omniscient mean?

adjective

Having or seeming to have infinite or complete knowledge; all-knowing. Often used to describe a narrator or author who has complete knowledge of the story.

Example

"The omniscient narrator in the novel knew everything that was going to happen, making the plot twist predictable."

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