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ultrapowerful en · ADJ

Pronunciation

• /ˈʌltɹəˈpaʊɚfəl/ (General-American)
• /ˈʌltɹəˈpaʊəfəl/ (Received-Pronunciation)

Etymology

From ultra- + powerful.

Meanings

1. (rare) Extremely or exceedingly powerful; having, or capable of exerting great power, potency, or influence.
   • 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:
   • 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:
   • 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:

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