Mightier
/ˈmaɪ.ti.ər/noun
More powerful, stronger, or greater in force or influence.
Did you know?The core root behind *might* goes back to Proto-Indo-European *magh-* meaning “to be able, have power,” which also helped shape words like *may*, *machine*, and *mechanic* through later branches.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*magh-
“to be able, have power”
Proto-Germanic
PGmc
*maganą
“to be able, have power”
Old English
OE
miht
“power, strength, ability”
Middle English
ME
mighti
“powerful, strong”
Modern English
English
mightier
“more powerful or stronger”