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10 Language-to-English DictionariesProwess
/ˈpraʊ.əs/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
Skill or expertise in a particular activity or field.
"Her prowess in mathematics earned her a scholarship to a prestigious university." - 2
Bravery or valor, especially in battle.
"The knight was celebrated for his prowess on the battlefield."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the Old French noun prouesse, originating from the Vulgar Latin root *prodesse meaning 'to be useful' or 'to be of advantage'. By the 13th century, it evolved in Middle English to signify exceptional bravery in battle before broadening to denote superior skill, ability, or expertise in any field.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Prowess" is said worldwide
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bravoure
Transliteration: bravoor
"Sa bravoure au combat a été largement reconnue."
Tapferkeit
Transliteration: tapfer-kite
"Seine Tapferkeit im Krieg wurde gefeiert."
valore
Transliteration: va-lo-re
"Il suo valore in battaglia è stato ammirato."
valentía
Transliteration: va-len-tia
"Su valentía en la batalla fue reconocida."
bravura
Transliteration: bra-vu-ra
"A bravura dele foi admirada por todos."
वीरता
Transliteration: veer-ta
"उसकी वीरता को सभी ने सराहा।"
勇气
Transliteration: yǒngqì
"他的勇气在战斗中得到了认可。"
용기
Transliteration: yong-gi
"그의 용기는 전투에서 인정받았다."
勇気
Transliteration: yūki
"彼の勇気は戦闘で認められた。"
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