powerful

English

/ˈpaʊɚfəl/, /ˈpaʊəfl/

adj
Definitions
  • Having, or capable of exerting power, potency or influence.
  • (mining) Large; capacious; said of veins of ore.

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English pouerful suffix from English power.

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power

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