Wordiyopotent
LatinVariants
potentpotens
Related Roots
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About This Root
From Latin potēns (powerful, able), from posse (to be able). Centers on power and capability: potent (having great power), potential (latent power), omnipotent (all-powerful), potentate (a powerful ruler). The negative impotent means powerless. The same root gives us possible through posse.
Associated Words
impossible
Not able to happen or be done; something that cannot be achieved
NGSL 2kIELTSA2
impotence
Lack of power or ability; male erectile dysfunction
TOEFLB1
impuissance
Lack of power or strength; helplessness
GRE
omnipotent
Having unlimited power and authority
GREC2
potentate
A powerful ruler or monarch
GREB1
potential
latent ability that may develop; possible but not yet real
NGSL 1kIELTSTOEFL
potentiality
The capacity or potential for development
TOEFLB1
potentiate
To enhance or increase the potency of something
GREC2