The prefix omni- denotes which meaning?

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The prefix omni- denotes which meaning?

Explanation:
Omni- signals total scope—everything, everywhere. When you see omni-, think of words like omnipresent (present everywhere), omnipotent (all-powerful), and omnivore (eats all kinds of food). So the meaning is "All." The other ideas map to different roots: external relates to outside, often from exo- or exterior; earth relates to geo-; and there isn’t a standard prefix meaning "ask" that omni- would indicate.

Omni- signals total scope—everything, everywhere. When you see omni-, think of words like omnipresent (present everywhere), omnipotent (all-powerful), and omnivore (eats all kinds of food). So the meaning is "All." The other ideas map to different roots: external relates to outside, often from exo- or exterior; earth relates to geo-; and there isn’t a standard prefix meaning "ask" that omni- would indicate.

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