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
Ability to influence; strength or energy of body or mind; active power; vigour; might; capacity of exercising an influence or producing an effect.
vis
potentia
vis
(countable) Anything that is able to make a substantial change in a person or thing.
fortitudo
(countable) Anything that is able to make a substantial change in a person or thing.
potentia
(countable) Anything that is able to make a substantial change in a person or thing.
cōgō
(archaic) To put in force; to cause to be executed; to make binding; to enforce.
obligo
(archaic) To put in force; to cause to be executed; to make binding; to enforce.
obligo
(archaic) To provide with forces; to reinforce; to strengthen by soldiers; to man; to garrison.
What does "force" mean?
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noun Strength or power exerted to move, influence, or affect something.
"The force of the explosion shattered every window nearby."
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noun In physics, a push or pull on an object, measured in newtons.
"Gravity is a force that pulls objects toward the earth."
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noun An organized group, especially military or police, with a command structure.
"The peacekeeping force arrived within days."
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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."
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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.
- Friction is a force that slows the sledge as it slides downhill.
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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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