in whatever sense

[palinkasocsi]

Dear all,

I just wonder where to put 'in whatever sense' in the following sentence. I want to express that the word 'omnipotent' is used in whatever sense.

1. I do not attempt to develop yet another 'omnipotent' (in whatever sense) theory of metaphor.
2. I do not attempt to develop yet another (in whatever sense) 'omnipotent' theory of metaphor.

Or do you think both sound awkward?

Many thanks.

P.

[Rusty]

Dear all,

I just wonder where to put 'in whatever sense' in the following sentence. I want to express that the word 'omnipotent' is used in whatever sense.

1. I do not attempt to develop yet another 'omnipotent' (in whatever sense) theory of metaphor.
2. I do not attempt to develop yet another (in whatever sense) 'omnipotent' theory of metaphor.

Or do you think both sound awkward?

Many thanks.

P.
#1 makes sense. In whatever sense modifies 'omnipotent.'

[palinkasocsi]

Don't you think #1 is a bit clumsy?

Best

[Rusty]

Don't you think #1 is a bit clumsy?

Best
1. I do not attempt to develop yet another 'omnipotent' (in whatever sense) theory of metaphor.You could omit the phrase in parenthesis altogether. The quotation marks around omnipotent signal an unusual usage.