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omnivolent

/ɒmˈnɪvəl(ə)nt//ɒmˈnɪvələnt//ɒmˈnɪv(ə)l(ə)nt/
adjective
Willing or wishing for everything; determining all things.

Origin
Mid 17th century. Originally from post-classical Latin omnivolent-, omnivolens from classical Latin omni- + volēns, present participle of velle to wish, want; compare classical Latin omnivolus.

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Martin was not omnipotent, so he settled for being omnivolent. Of course, lacking power, he didn't get his many wishes.

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