Faculous

/ˈfækjələs/ adjective

Definition

Of or relating to faculties or powers; having or involving the exercise of faculties.

Etymology

From Latin faculosus or faculty + -ous (adjective suffix). An archaic or rare formation meaning 'full of faculty' or 'having multiple capacities.'

Kelly Says

This is practically a ghost word in modern English—you'll rarely encounter it because we usually just say 'facultative' or 'capable' instead, but it's technically correct!

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