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equipotent

American  
[ee-kwuh-poht-nt, ek-wuh-] / ˌi kwəˈpoʊt nt, ˌɛk wə- /

adjective

  1. equal in power, ability, or effect.

Etymology

Origin of equipotent

First recorded in 1870–75; equi- + potent 1

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Shakespeare at least gave his rulers equipotent antagonists.

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