adj
puissant
Puissant (adj) means having great power, strength, or influence.
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Having great power, strength, or influence.
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Etymology
Came into English from Middle English puissaunt, from Middle French puissant, poissant, Anglo-Norman puissant, Old French pussant, and other forms, the present participle of pooir (“to be able”), ultimately from Latin posse (“be able”).
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What is the meaning of puissant?
"puissant" (adj) means having great power, strength, or influence.
What is the opposite of puissant?
The opposite of "puissant" is weak.
