Power
/ˈpaʊ.ər/noun
The ability or capacity to do something or act in a certain way.
Did you know?The root of 'power' is connected to the word for 'to be able,' evoking ancient ideas of strength and magical ability.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*pōd-
“to be able, to possess strength”
Latin
Latin
potentia
“power, ability, strength”
Old French
Old French
poeir
“to be able, to have strength”
Middle English
Middle English
power
“capacity or ability to act, strength”
Modern English
English
power
“the ability or capacity to do something or act in a certain way.”