formidability

for·mi·da·ble

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [fawr-mi-duh-buh l]
- /ˈfɔr mɪ də bəl/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [fawr-mi-duh-buh l]
- /ˈfɔr mɪ də bəl/

Definitions of formidability word

adjective formidability causing fear, apprehension, or dread: a formidable opponent. 1
adjective formidability of discouraging or awesome strength, size, difficulty, etc.; intimidating: a formidable problem. 1
adjective formidability arousing feelings of awe or admiration because of grandeur, strength, etc. 1
adjective formidability of great strength; forceful; powerful: formidable opposition to the proposal. 1
noun formidability The state of being formidable. 1

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Origin of formidability

First appearance:

before 1400

One of the 24% oldest English words

1400-50; late Middle English < French < Latin formīdābilis causing fear, equivalent to formīd- (stem of formīdāre to fear) + -ābilis -able

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Parts of speech for Formidability

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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formidability popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 86% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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