ultrapowerful

adj

ultrapowerful

adj

US /ˈʌltɹəˈpaʊɚfəl/ · UK /ˈʌltɹəˈpaʊəfəl/

Etymology From ultra- + powerful.

1

Rare Extremely or exceedingly powerful; having, or capable of exerting great power, potency, or influence.

  • The Ministry of Ways and Communications has rectified certain clauses of the instructions issued with Decree No. 14712 of March 7, 1921, granting permission to the Companhia Radiotelegraphica Brasileira to install and operate ultrapowerful wireless stations.1907, Pan American Union, Bulletin, Washington U.S. Govt. Print. Off., page 67:
  • An overcall in the opponents' suit or a notrump overcall of an opposing preemptive four -or five-bid is an ultrapowerful hand, forcing to game.1949, Ely Culbertson, Josephine Murphy Culbertson, The New Gold Book: Contract Bridge Complete, J. C. Winston Company, page 256:
1 more example
  • There is work of great Importance to be done to perfect the Corps and its reserves as an ultrapowerful striking force.1969, Congressional Record, United States Congress, page 4865:

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