depower

pow·er

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [pou-er]
- /ˈpaʊ ər/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [pou-er]
- /ˈpaʊ ər/

Definitions of depower word

noun depower ability to do or act; capability of doing or accomplishing something. 1
noun depower political or national strength: the balance of power in Europe. 1
noun depower great or marked ability to do or act; strength; might; force. 1
noun depower the possession of control or command over others; authority; ascendancy: power over men's minds. 1
noun depower political ascendancy or control in the government of a country, state, etc.: They attained power by overthrowing the legal government. 1
noun depower legal ability, capacity, or authority: the power of attorney. 1

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Origin of depower

First appearance:

before 1250

One of the 11% oldest English words

1250-1300; Middle English pouer(e), poer(e) < Anglo-French poueir, poer, noun use of infinitive: to be able < Vulgar Latin *potēre (replacing Latin posse to be able, have power). See potent1

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Parts of speech for Depower

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depower popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 99% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data about 74% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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