puissance
noun
Great power, influence, or prowess; strength and might. In equestrian sports, a high-jump competition testing a horse's power.
Etymology
From Old French "puissance" (power), from "puissant" (powerful), from Vulgar Latin "potens" (being able). Related to "potent" and "potential."
Examples in Use
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"The nation's military puissance was unmatched in the region."
- 2.
"Her intellectual puissance made her a formidable debate opponent."
- 3.
"The puissance competition featured jumps over six feet high."
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Fun Fact
In show jumping, the puissance is a dramatic event where horses jump increasingly high walls. The world record stands at over 2.47 meters (8 feet 1 inch), set in 1949 by Huaso and Captain Alberto Larraguibel.
Word Game Tips
Letters: 9 letters (P, U, I, S, S, A, N, C, E)
Scrabble Value: 13 points
Tip: Words ending in "CE" are often good scoring opportunities.
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