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Synonyms & Similar Words
power
strength
might
force
energy
effectiveness
efficacy
capability
capacity
influence
authority
dominance
control
sway
impact
clout
weight
momentum
vigor
robustness
potency
intensity
severity
magnitude
degree
extent
powerfulness
powerfulness
puissance
forcefulness
effectiveness
efficiency
Meaning of Potency
The state of being powerful or having great physical or mental strength
Definitions
- The quality of being able to produce a strong effect or result
- * The strength or power of something, especially a drug or medicine
- * The state of being sexually able or fertile
Etymology of Potency
The word "potency" comes from the Old French word "potence", which is derived from the Latin word "potentia", meaning "power" or "ability"
The Latin word "potentia" is derived from the verb "posse", which means "to be able"
The word "potency" has been used in English since the 14th century to refer to the quality of being powerful or effective
Example Uses
- The new medicine has shown great potency in treating the disease
- * The company's potency in the market is due to its strong brand and marketing strategy
- * The potency of the argument was clear, and it convinced many people
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
weakness
powerlessness
impotence
ineffectiveness
inefficacy
frailty
feebleness
debility
infirmity
helplessness
inability
incapacity
ineptness
incompetence
uselessness
futility
inadequacy
insufficiency
deficiency