formidability

Variant of formidable

formidable definition

for·mi·dable (fôr′mə də bəl, fôr mid′ə bəl)

adjective

  1. causing fear or dread
  2. hard to handle or overcome
  3. awe-inspiring in size, excellence, etc.; strikingly impressive

Etymology: ME < OFr < L formidabilis < formidare, to fear, dread < formido, fear < IE *mormo-, to feel horror > Gr mormoros, fear

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