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will-power

will-power is the alternative spelling of willpower.

Meaning of willpower

Noun

willpower (countable and uncountable, plural willpowers)

  1. The unwavering strength of will to carry out one's wishes.
    • "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. ...1900, Grant Allen, Arthur Conan Doyle, Hilda Wade

Questions about will-power

What is will-power the alternative spelling of?
Will-power is the alternative spelling of willpower.

Words near will-power in the dictionary

  1. will-maker
  2. will-makers
  3. will-o'-the-wisp
  4. will-o'-wisp
  5. will-o'-wisps
  6. will-power
  7. will-they, won't-they
  8. will-they-won't-they
  9. will-they/won't-they
  10. will-to-power
  11. Will-with-the-wisp

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