plenipotent

[ pluh-nip-uh-tuhnt ]

adjective

1. invested with or possessing full power.

plenipotent

/ pləˈnɪpətənt /

adjective

1. a less common word for plenipotentiary

Word History and Origins

Origin of plenipotent¹

First recorded in 1650–60; from Medieval Latin plēnipotent- (stem of plēnipotēns ), equivalent to plēni-, the combining form of plēnus “full” and potent-, the combining form of potēns, the present participle of posse “to be able, have power”

Example Sentences

Where is the abode, and what is the origin of this plenipotent conjurer?

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