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Strong or Powerful

12:50 Nov 28, 2001
English to Latin translations [Non-PRO]
English term or phrase: Strong or Powerful
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Andrea


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4potens
Lucia Dogbeh, Ph.D.
2fortis
Lucia Dogbeh, Ph.D.


  

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fortis


Explanation:

The phonetical term "fortis" is derived from Latin and means "strong".


HTH

Lucia Dogbeh, Ph.D.
United States
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Native speaker of: Native in FrenchFrench, Native in GermanGerman
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potens


Explanation:
for "powerful"

I know that words like "potential" , "impotent" etc. are derived from Latin "potens" (powerful); but I am not quite sure about the case.

HTH




Lucia Dogbeh, Ph.D.
United States
Local time: 02:14
Native speaker of: Native in FrenchFrench, Native in GermanGerman
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