English · Adjectives
more powerful
/mɔːr ˈpaʊərfʊl/
[/mɔːr ˈpaʊərfʊl/]
comparative of powerful
Intermediateadjective
Definition
Comparative form of 'powerful', made with 'more' because the adjective has several syllables.
Example
This engine is more powerful than that one.
This engine is more powerful than that one.
Etymology
Formed analytically from 'more' plus 'powerful' rather than by adding '-er'.
How & Where It’s Used
Longer adjectives use 'more' instead of the '-er' ending.