No. 1,956 in Dutch
almacht
"Almacht" in English means "omnipotence" or "all-powerfulness."
In a sentence
De almacht van de koning werd uiteindelijk beperkt door nieuwe wetten.
The king's omnipotence was eventually restricted by new laws.
Here, 'almacht' is used to refer to absolute power or omnipotence, typically in a socio-political context.
Gelovigen beschouwen de almacht van de schepper als een fundamenteel geloofspunt.
Believers consider the omnipotence of the creator as a fundamental point of faith.
In this sentence, 'almacht' is employed in a religious context, referring to the infinite power attributed to a divine being.
De discussie draaide om de mogelijkheid en de grenzen van technologische almacht.
The discussion revolved around the possibility and limits of technological omnipotence.
This usage of 'almacht' applies metaphorically to technological advancement and its perceived potential to achieve unrestricted power or capability.
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