ισχύς — meaning in English

English meaning

• effect noun A change that is the result or consequence of something else.
• force noun Strength or power exerted to move, influence, or affect something.
• power noun The ability to do something, or to control and influence people or events.

Senses

ισχύς is used for these senses in English:

• effect (uncountable) The state of being binding and enforceable, as in a rule, policy, or law.
• force (countable) Anything that is able to make a substantial change in a person or thing.
• force (legal, uncountable) The state of having legal weight, of being legally valid,.

effect — full definition

1. noun A change that is the result or consequence of something else.
2. verb To bring about; to cause to happen.

force — full definition

1. noun Strength or power exerted to move, influence, or affect something.
2. noun In physics, a push or pull on an object, measured in newtons.
3. noun An organized group, especially military or police, with a command structure.
4. verb To make someone do something against their will, or to make something happen through effort or pressure.

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