Puissance
noun
The power or strength of something.
The puissance of this engine is amazing.
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Formal
noun
The height jumped in equestrian high jump.
The horse cleared the puissance without any difficulty.
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Technical
noun
The power or strength of something.
The puissance of this engine is amazing.
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Formal
noun
The height jumped in equestrian high jump.
The horse cleared the puissance without any difficulty.
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Technical
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Usage frequency
Puissance is not commonly used; 'power' or 'strength' are more frequent.
While 'puissance' sounded elegant, her speech mostly used 'power' for simplicity.
Pro Tip 2/3Formal contexts
Puissance is often used in formal or literary contexts to sound more sophisticated.
The puissance of the ancient empire was unmatched.
Pro Tip 3/3Abstract concept
Puissance can refer to non-physical strength, such as political or economic influence.
The country's puissance grew as its economy expanded.
Pro Tip 1/3Usage frequency
Puissance is not commonly used; 'power' or 'strength' are more frequent.
While 'puissance' sounded elegant, her speech mostly used 'power' for simplicity.
Pro Tip 2/3Formal contexts
Puissance is often used in formal or literary contexts to sound more sophisticated.
The puissance of the ancient empire was unmatched.
Pro Tip 3/3Abstract concept
Puissance can refer to non-physical strength, such as political or economic influence.
The country's puissance grew as its economy expanded.
Pro Tip 1/3Usage frequency
Puissance is not commonly used; 'power' or 'strength' are more frequent.
While 'puissance' sounded elegant, her speech mostly used 'power' for simplicity.
Pro Tip 2/3Formal contexts
Puissance is often used in formal or literary contexts to sound more sophisticated.
The puissance of the ancient empire was unmatched.
Pro Tip 3/3Abstract concept
Puissance can refer to non-physical strength, such as political or economic influence.
The country's puissance grew as its economy expanded.
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