Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

the-omniscient

Adjective

/ðiː ˌɒmˈnɪʃənt/

Definition

Having complete and unlimited knowledge or understanding; knowing everything.

Examples

The omniscient narrator provided insight into the thoughts of all the characters.
In many stories, the omniscient perspective allows for a deeper understanding of the plot.
Readers often feel a greater connection to events when told from an omniscient point of view.

Meaning

The term ‘the-omniscient’ typically refers to a viewpoint or narrative style in literature where the narrator knows all aspects of the story, including the thoughts and feelings of every character.