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- [pyoo-uh-suh nt, pyoo-is-uh nt, pwis-uh nt]
- /ˈpyu ə sənt, pyuˈɪs ənt, ˈpwɪs ənt/
- /ˈpjuːɪsnt/
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- [pyoo-uh-suh nt, pyoo-is-uh nt, pwis-uh nt]
- /ˈpyu ə sənt, pyuˈɪs ənt, ˈpwɪs ənt/
Definitions of puissant word
- adjective puissant powerful; mighty; potent. 1
- abbreviation PUISSANT powerful 0
- adjective puissant powerful; strong 0
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Origin of puissant
First appearance:
before 1400 One of the 24% oldest English words
1400-50; late Middle English < Middle French < Vulgar Latin *possent- (stem of *possēns), for Latin potent- (stem of potēns), present participle of posse to be able, have power; see potent1, -ant
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Parts of speech for Puissant
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
puissant popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 63% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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puissant usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for puissant
adj puissant
- all-powerful — An all-powerful person or organization has the power to do anything they want.
- almighty — The Almighty is another name for God. You can also refer to Almighty God.
- ball of fire — a very lively person
- bullish — On the stock market, if there is a bullish mood, prices are expected to rise. Compare bearish.
- cogent — A cogent reason, argument, or example is strong and convincing.
adjective puissant
- ballbuster — Ball-breaker.
- wieldy — readily wielded or managed, as in use or action.
Antonyms for puissant
adjective puissant
- impuissant — lacking strength; feeble; weak.
Top questions with puissant
- what does puissant mean?
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