transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈfȯr-mə-də-bəl; fȯr-ˈmi-, fər-ˈmi- ]
adjective
Etymology: Middle English, from Latin formidabilis, from formidare to fear, from formido terror, bogey; akin to Greek mormō bogey
Date: 15th century
1. : causing fear, dread, or apprehension
a formidable prospect
2. : having qualities that discourage approach or attack
3. : tending to inspire awe or wonder : impressive
• for·mi·da·bil·i·ty ˌfȯr-mə-də-ˈbi-lə-tē; fȯr-ˌmi-, fər-ˌ noun
• for·mi·da·ble·ness ˈfȯr-mə-də-bəl-nəs; fȯr-ˈmi-, fər-ˈ noun
• for·mi·da·bly -blē adverb