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for·mi·da·ble / ˈfôrmədəbəl; fôrˈmidəbəl; fərˈmid-/ • adj. inspiring fear or respect through being impressively large, powerful, intense, or capable: a formidable opponent.DERIVATIVES: for·mi·da·ble·ness n.for·mi·da·bly / -əblē/ adv.

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