sleeping power
sleeping power · sleeping powers
A power which is unused, or which has not been exercised for a long timeA power which is unused, or which has not been exercised for a long time; especially one which is extensive, but little-known.
Meaning
2 senses(in the plural)A power which is unused, or which has not been exercised for a long time; especially one which is extensive, but little-known.
Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see sleeping, power.
Origin
From sleeping (“dormant”) + power.From sleeping (“dormant”) + power.
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Forms
plural: sleeping powers| Singular | sleeping power |
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