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Etymology of the French word potenciel

the Old French word potenciel
derived from the Latin word potentialis
derived from the Latin word potentia (force, power, political power)
derived from the Latin word potens (powerful, strong; capable)
derived from the Latin word posse (to be able; be able, can; [multum posse => have much)
derived from the Proto-Indo-European root *poti- (powerful, lord)

Derivations in other languages

English potential

Usage

Word found in Old French



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