powers

pow-ers · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    Plural of power; abilities or capacities to do something.

  2. 2.

    Political or national states with great influence.

  3. 3.

    Legal authorities or rights.

  4. 4.

    Third person singular present tense of power.

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    the powers that be — Those in authority.
  • •
    separation of powers — Division of government authority.

Related words

Antonyms: weaknesses
See also: power, powered, powerful
Synonyms: abilities, authorities, forces

Etymology

Plural of power, from Old French poeir ("to be able"), from Latin potere.