English word power comes from Latin potis (able, capable, possible.), -ius (a Latin suffix) and sum (I am, exist, have) through Vulgar Latin *potēre (power)
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| potis | Latin (lat) | Able, capable, possible. |
| -ius | Latin (lat) | Genitive suffix for some irregular pronouns. Forming adjectives from nouns. |
| sum | Latin (lat) | (copulative) I am, exist, have (with dative). |
| possum | Latin (lat) | I am able, can. |
| *potēre | Vulgar Latin (la-vul) | |
| podir | Old French (fro) | (very early Old French). |
| poer | Middle English (enm) | |
| power | English (en) | (transitive) To hit or kick something forcefully.. (transitive) To provide power for (a mechanical or electronic device).. To enable or provide the impetus for. (Singapore, colloquial) Impressive. (biblical, in plural) In Christian angelology, an intermediate level of angels, ranked above archangels, but exact position varies by classification scheme.. (countable) Ability to affect or [...] |