Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

willpower

/ˈwɪlˌpaʊɚ/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 3.05 in modern English

Syllables: willpow-er
IPA: /ˈwɪlˌpaʊɚ/

17

Scrabble Score

9

Letters

3

Syllables

7

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

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

Countable; Uncountable

Example Sentences

""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.

Regional Pronunciation

American English: /ˈwɪlˌpaʊɚ/
British English: /ˈwɪlˌpaʊə(ɹ)/

Usage

Inflected Forms

willpowers (plural) will power (alternative) will-power (alternative)

Phrases

self-control fighting spirit

Frequently Paired Words

self-control fighting spirit

Synonyms

self-control self-possession possession will power self-command self-will

Questions

How do you pronounce willpower?: The recorded pronunciation is /ˈwɪlˌpaʊɚ/.
What does willpower mean?: The unwavering strength of will to carry out one's wishes.
Where does willpower come from?: 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.

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