power

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Estimated CEFR level: A1 — Beginner

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun possession of controlling influence
  2. noun (physics) the rate of doing work; measured in watts (= joules/second)
  3. noun possession of the qualities (especially mental qualities) required to do something or get something done

Etymology

From Middle English power, poer, from Old French poeir, from Vulgar Latin potēre, from Latin posse, whence English potent. Compare French pouvoir. Displaced the native Old English anweald.

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Synonyms

powerfulness

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