Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

knowledge is power

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.85 in modern English

Syllables: knowl-edge is pow-er
IPA

30

Scrabble Score

16

Letters

3

Syllables

12

Unique Chars

Meaning

proverb

Scientia potentia est; with knowledge and/or education, one's potential or ability to succeed in the pursuit of one's objectives will certainly increase.

Etymology

See Scientia potentia est. Often incorrectly attributed to Francis Bacon.

Questions

What does knowledge is power mean?: Scientia potentia est; with knowledge and/or education, one's potential or ability to succeed in the pursuit of one's objectives will certainly increase.
Where does knowledge is power come from?: See Scientia potentia est. Often incorrectly attributed to Francis Bacon.

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