Powerful
Powerful
Powerful (/ˈpaʊərfʊl/), from the Old English powere meaning "ability, strength, might" and the suffix -ful meaning "full of", is an adjective used to describe something or someone possessing great strength or force.
Etymology
The term powerful is derived from the Old English powere, which means "ability, strength, might", and the suffix -ful, which means "full of". The term has been in use since the 15th century.
Related Terms
- Power: The capacity or ability to direct or influence the behavior of others or the course of events.
- Force: Strength or energy as an attribute of physical action or movement.
- Strength: The quality or state of being strong, in particular.
- Might: Great and impressive power or strength, especially of a nation, large organization, or natural force.
Pronunciation
Powerful is pronounced as /ˈpaʊərfʊl/.
Usage
The term powerful is often used in medical literature to describe the effect of certain drugs or treatments. For example, a powerful antibiotic is one that is highly effective at killing or inhibiting the growth of bacteria.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Powerful
- Wikipedia's article - Powerful
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