willpower

nounattested in dialogue

United Kingdom//ˈwɪlˌpaʊə(ɹ)//
United States//ˈwɪlˌpaʊɚ//

The unwavering strength of will to carry out one's wishes.

noun

1
The unwavering strength of will to carry out one's wishes.
"A remarkable woman, gentlemen," said he, "a very noteworthy woman. I had prided myself that my willpower was the most powerful in the country--I had never met any to match it--but I do not mind admitting that, for firmness and tenacity, this lady is my equal. ...

Etymology

Etymology tree English will Proto-Indo-European *pótis Proto-Italic *potis Proto-Indo-European *h₁es- Proto-Indo-European *h₁ésti Proto-Indo-European *bʰuH- Proto-Indo-European *-t Proto-Indo-European *bʰúHt Proto-Italic *som Proto-Italic *possom Latin posseder. Vulgar Latin potēre Old French pooir Anglo-Norman poerbor. Middle English power English power English willpower From will + power.

Forms

plural: willpowers

Willoughby · Any of several placenames in England and elsewhere: A village…willow · Any of various deciduous trees or shrubs in the genus Salix,…Willow · A female given name from English of modern usage.

willpower · The unwavering strength of will to carry out one's wishes.

Wills · A surname originating as a patronymic, meaning “son/daughter…willy · Self-willed; willful.Willy · A diminutive of the male given name William

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