English Explanatory Dictionary

scientia potentia est

English dictionary entry

Meanings

proverb
  1. Knowledge is power; with knowledge or education, one's potential or abilities in life will certainly increase.

Word forms

scientia potentia est

Etymology

From Latin scientia potentia est (“knowledge is power”).

Synonyms

scientia est potentia scientia potestas est

Derived words

ipsa scientia potestas est
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