mocnost

Mocnost (Czech mocnost; Slovak mocnosť) is a noun used in Czech and Slovak to refer to the power, strength, or influence of a person, organization, or state. It denotes not only the ability to act but also the magnitude of that capability, encompassing political, military, economic, or technological domains. Etymology: from moc, power, with the abstract-noun suffix -nost (-nosť in Slovak), yielding a term that expresses a state or measure of power.

In usage, mocnost is more formal and technical than synonyms like moc or síla. It appears in political science, history, and economics, in phrases such as "ekonomická mocnost" (economic power), "militární mocnost" (military power), or "politická mocnost" (political strength). The expression can refer to a single actor or to a group of actors with considerable influence.

The plural mocnosti is common in discussions of international relations to denote the great powers, historically or contemporarily, as in "mocnosti Evropy" or "mocnosti světa." The term carries a nuance of sustained capability and potential, rather than a momentary act of force.

Related terms include moc, síla, vliv, and hegemonie. While mocnost can be translated roughly as "power" or "might," the exact sense depends on context, ranging from accumulated economic strength to political authority or overall capacity to affect outcomes.