Where does “powerful” come from?
Powerful derives from Middle English pouerful, meaning strong or capable of exerting force.
powerful (English): Having, or capable of exerting power, potency or...
Definitions
- Having, or capable of exerting power, potency or...
Ancestry of “powerful”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Middle English | pouerful | — |
Words derived from “powerful”