power (n)
powerfulness (n)

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type n
lex_filenum 07
def possession of controlling influence
examples the deterrent power of nuclear weapons
the power of his love saved her
his powerfulness was concealed by a gentle facade
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Hypernym quality
Derivationally related form powerfulness → powerful; powerfulness → powerful
Derivationally related form powerfulness → powerful
Antonym powerfulness → powerlessness
Antonym power → powerlessness
Attribute powerful; powerless
Hyponym potency, effectiveness, strength; valence, valency; valence, valency; preponderance; puissance; persuasiveness, strength; irresistibility, irresistibleness; interest, interestingness; stranglehold, chokehold, throttlehold; sway; influence; repellent, repellant; control; legal power, jurisdiction; disposal; free will, discretion; veto; effectiveness, effectivity, effectualness, effectuality
Incoming links
Derivationally related form powerful → powerfulness; powerful → powerfulness
Attribute powerful; powerless
Derivationally related form powerful → powerfulness
Hyponym quality
Hypernym potency, effectiveness, strength; valence, valency; valence, valency; preponderance; puissance; persuasiveness, strength; irresistibility, irresistibleness; interest, interestingness; stranglehold, chokehold, throttlehold; sway; influence; repellent, repellant; control; legal power, jurisdiction; disposal; free will, discretion; veto; effectiveness, effectivity, effectualness, effectuality
Antonym powerlessness → power
Antonym powerlessness → powerfulness

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