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force in Latin

force in Latin is vīs, vis, potentia — force means strength or power exerted to move, influence, or affect something.

force in Latin

vīs
noun
Ability to influence; strength or energy of body or mind; active power; vigour; might; capacity of exercising an influence or producing an effect.
vis
noun
potentia
noun
vis
noun
(countable) Anything that is able to make a substantial change in a person or thing.
fortitudo
noun
(countable) Anything that is able to make a substantial change in a person or thing.
potentia
noun
(countable) Anything that is able to make a substantial change in a person or thing.
cōgō
verb
(archaic) To put in force; to cause to be executed; to make binding; to enforce.
obligo
verb
(archaic) To put in force; to cause to be executed; to make binding; to enforce.
obligo
verb
(archaic) To provide with forces; to reinforce; to strengthen by soldiers; to man; to garrison.

What does "force" mean?

  1. noun Strength or power exerted to move, influence, or affect something.
    "The force of the explosion shattered every window nearby."
  2. noun In physics, a push or pull on an object, measured in newtons.
    "Gravity is a force that pulls objects toward the earth."
  3. noun An organized group, especially military or police, with a command structure.
    "The peacekeeping force arrived within days."
  4. verb To make someone do something against their will, or to make something happen through effort or pressure.
    "They forced the door open when the key wouldn't work."

force in a sentence

  • The force of the explosion shattered every window nearby.
  • She spoke with such force that no one dared argue.
  • Gravity is a force that pulls objects toward the earth.
  • The peacekeeping force arrived within days.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "force" in Latin?

"force" in Latin is vīs, vis, potentia. force means: Strength or power exerted to move, influence, or affect something.

How do you use "force" in a sentence?

Example: "The force of the explosion shattered every window nearby." In Latin, "force" is vīs, vis, potentia.

Are there other ways to say "force" in Latin?

Yes — Latin has 6 translations listed for "force": vīs, vis, potentia, fortitudo, cōgō, obligo.

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