[ L. omnis all. ] A combining form denoting all, every, everywhere;
n. [ L., for all, dat. pl. from omnis all. Cf. Bus. ]
In the 1913 Webster the term omnibus was especially applied to, a vehicle with seats running lengthwise, used in conveying passengers short distances. [ PJC ]
a. Pertaining to or dealing with a variety of topics at one time;
Omnibus bill, a legislative bill which provides for a number of miscellaneous enactments or appropriations. [ Parliamentary Cant, U.S. ] --
Omnibus box,
a. [ Omni- + corporeal. ] Comprehending or including all bodies; embracing all substance. [ R. ] Cudworth. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. That which is all-pervading or all-comprehensive; hence, the Deity. [ R. ] [ 1913 Webster ]
Omniety formed nullity into an essence. Sir T. Browne. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. [ L. omnifarius; omnis all + -farius. Cf. Bifarious. ] Of all varieties, forms, or kinds. “Omnifarious learning.” Coleridge. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. [ L. omnifer; omnis all + ferre to bear. ] All-bearing; producing all kinds. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. [ Omni- + L. -ficare (in comp.) to make. ] All-creating. “The omnific word.” Milton. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. [ L. omniformis; omnis all + forma form: cf. F. omniforme. ] Having every form or shape. Berkeley. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. The condition or quality of having every form. Dr. H. More. [ 1913 Webster ]