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powerful | pro |

As an adjective powerful

is having, or capable of exerting power, potency or influence.

As a noun pro is

an advantage of something, especially when contrasted with its disadvantages (cons).

As a preposition pro is

in favor of.

As a symbol PRO is

A theoretical phonologically null pronoun

powerful

English

Alternative forms

* powerfull * powreful * powrefull

Adjective

(en-adj)
  • Having, or capable of exerting power, potency or influence.
  • * (William Shakespeare)
    • The powerful grace that lies / In herbs, plants, stones, and their true qualities.
  • *{{quote-book, year=1963, author=(Margery Allingham), title=(The China Governess)
    • , chapter=19 citation , passage=As soon as Julia returned with a constable, Timothy, who was on the point of exhaustion, prepared to give over to him gratefully. The newcomer turned out to be a powerful youngster, fully trained and eager to help, and he stripped off his tunic at once.}}
  • (mining) Large; capacious; said of veins of ore.

    • Synonyms

    * * *

    Antonyms

    * *

    pro

    Translingual

    Abbreviation

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