potentia — meaning in English
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English meaning
- ability noun The capacity or power to do something.
- capability noun The power, skill, or resources needed to do something.
- force noun Strength or power exerted to move, influence, or affect something.
- might aux Used to show that something is possible, though not certain.
- power noun The ability to do something, or to control and influence people or events.
- skill noun An ability to do something well, usually gained through learning or practice.
Senses
potentia is used for these senses in English:
- Potenza A city, the capital of the province of Potenza and the region of Basilicata, Italy.
- ability (uncountable) The quality or state of being able; capacity to do or of doing something; having the necessary power. [First attested from around (1350 to 1470).]
- capability The power or ability to generate an outcome.
- force (countable) Anything that is able to make a substantial change in a person or thing.
- might (uncountable) Physical strength or force.
- power Physical force or strength.
- skill A capacity to do something well; a technique, an ability, usually acquired or learned, as opposed to abilities that are regarded as innate.
ability — full definition
- noun The capacity or power to do something.
- noun A particular skill or talent.