Puissance

Pronunciation: /pwisəns/

Definitions of puissance

noun power, might, or force; especially in a political or military context

Example Sentences

A1 The superhero's puissance allowed him to defeat the villain.

A2 The king's puissance was unmatched in the kingdom.

B1 The athlete's puissance on the field impressed the spectators.

B2 The country's economic puissance made it a global powerhouse.

C1 The political leader's puissance influenced policies on a global scale.

C2 The company's puissance in the market secured its dominance over competitors.

Examples of puissance in a Sentence

formal The country's puissance in the global economy is undeniable.

informal His physical puissance was evident in the way he effortlessly lifted the heavy boxes.

slang That car has serious puissance under the hood.

figurative The puissance of her intellect was unmatched in the academic world.

Grammatical Forms of puissance

• plural: puissances
• comparative: more puissant
• superlative: most puissant
• present tense: possesses
• future tense: will possess
• perfect tense: has possessed
• continuous tense: is possessing
• singular: puissance
• positive degree: puissant
• infinitive: to possess
• gerund: possessing
• participle: possessed

Origin and Evolution of puissance

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old French

Story behind the word: The word 'puissance' originated from Old French, derived from the Latin word 'potentia' meaning power or strength.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in medieval times to refer to the power or strength of a person or animal, 'puissance' later evolved to also describe a show of strength or skill in equestrian competitions, particularly in show jumping.