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willpower

noun

  1. ability to control one's own actions, emotions, or urges
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Pronunciation: /ˈwɪlˌpaʊɚ/ / /ˈwɪlˌpaʊə(ɹ)/

noun

Etymology: Etymology tree English will Proto-Indo-European *pótis Proto-Italic *potis Proto-Indo-European *h₁es- Proto-Indo-European *h₁ésti Proto-Indo-European *bʰuH- Proto-Indo-European *bʰúHt Proto-Italic *som Proto-Italic *possom Latin posseder. Vulgar Latin potēre Old French pooir Anglo-Norman poerbor. Middle English power English power English willpower From will + power.

  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. ...”