formidable
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[edit] English
[edit] Etymology
From Latin formīdābilis (“formidable, terrible”), from formīdō (“fear, dread”).
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formidable (comparative more formidable, superlative most formidable)
- causing fear, dread, awe or admiration as a result of size, strength, or some other impressive quality; commanding respect
- difficult to defeat or overcome
[edit] Translations
causing fear, dread, awe or admiration as a result of size, strength, or some other impressive quality
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difficult to defeat or overcome
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[edit] French
[edit] Etymology
From Latin formīdābilis (“formidable, terrible”), from formīdō (“fear, dread”).
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formidable (epicene, plural formidables)
- (dated or literary) fearsome
- fantastic, tremendous
[edit] Norwegian
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formidable
- plural of formidabel
[edit] Spanish
[edit] Adjective
formidable m. and f. (plural formidables)
