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power

/ˈpaʊ̯ə̯/ noun

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In Latin: potestas, facultas, potentia Wiktionary

noun Definition from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA). Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about power at Wordnik → Where our words come from →

  1. The ability to do or undergo something.
    He has lost the power to speak.
  2. The ability to coerce, influence, or control. The ability to affect or influence.
    the power of the written word
  3. The ability to affect or influence.
    the power of the written word

verb

  1. To provide power for (a mechanical or electronic device).
    This CD player is powered by batteries.
  2. To hit or kick something forcefully.
  3. To enable or provide the impetus for.

adjective

  1. Impressive.

interjection

  1. Used as a cheer to express support (Can we verify this sense?)

Origin

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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