Powers
/ˈpaʊ.ərz/noun
The ability or capacity to do something or act in a certain way.
Did you know?The word 'Powers' has roots in the Latin 'potentia', directly linked to the idea of magical energy and influence in rituals and alchemy.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*pote-
“to be able, powerful; a reflection of innate strength or capability.”
Latin
Latin
potentia
“power, capacity, ability; often used in contexts of authority or magical force.”
Old French
Old French
poeir
“to be able, to have power; the action of commanding or influencing.”
Middle English
Middle English
pouere
“ability, strength, often associated with authority or magic.”
Modern English
English
powers
“the state of having control or influence, often with connotations of supernatural or magical force.”
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