plenipotential en · ADJ
Pronunciation
- /ˌplɛnɪpəˈtɛnʃəl/ (UK)
Etymology
From (the stem of) Latin plenipotens + -ial.
Meanings
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Pertaining to a plenipotentiary; having full authority.
In fact, there were few fronts on which de Gaulle was not attacking with vigour and dedication in his first six plenipotential months.
1977, Alistair Horne, A Savage War of Peace, New York: Review Books, published 2006, page 312:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| most plenipotential | Degree=Sup | lexicographic | |
| more plenipotential | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic |