Powerful
Example: The powerful king ruled the country for many years.
Definition
"Powerful" describes someone or something possessing great strength, influence, or authority, often able to control or affect others significantly. For example, a "powerful" king has the ability to rule and make decisions that impact an entire country.
Etymology
The word "powerful" comes from the Old French word 'povoir,' meaning 'to be able,' which itself originates from the Latin 'potere,' meaning 'to be able' or 'to have power.' Over time, the suffix '-ful' was added in English to indicate 'full of power,' creating the word "powerful." Did you know that the concept of power has been central to human societies since ancient times, reflected in the language itself?
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"Powerful" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - History - (A2) - set 1", containing 210 commonly used words.
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