omnivorous
UK: ɒmˈnɪvərəs | US: ɑːmˈnɪvərəs
adj. feeding on both plants and animals
adj. having broad or diverse interests
omnivorous = omni<all> + vor<eat> + ous<adjective suffix>
- omni: From Latin omnis (all), indicating universality or inclusiveness.
- vor: From Latin vorare (to devour), denoting consumption.
- ous: A suffix forming adjectives, meaning "full of" or "having the quality of."
Etymology Origin:
The word omnivorous originates from Latin omnivorus, combining omnis (all) and vorare (to eat). It literally means "eating everything," reflecting its biological sense of consuming both plant and animal matter. Over time, it gained a figurative sense to describe intellectual or cultural broad-mindedness, mirroring the literal "all-devouring" behavior.
Bears are omnivorous animals, eating berries, fish, and small mammals.
She has an omnivorous appetite for literature, from classics to sci-fi.
The museum’s omnivorous collection spans ancient artifacts to modern art.
His omnivorous curiosity led him to study multiple disciplines.
Omnivorous diets require careful balancing of nutrients.