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Meaning of potent in English
Pronunciation
/ˈpoʊtnt/
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Classifying Adjective
potent
Definitions
1.
having the power to influence or convince
Examples
« a cogent analysis of the problem »
« potent arguments »
Synonyms
influential
2.
having or wielding force or authority
Examples
« providing the ground soldier with increasingly potent weapons »
Synonyms
powerful
Qualitative Adjective
potent
Etymology
late Middle English: from Latin potent-‘being powerful, being able’, from the verb posse
Definitions
1.
having a strong physiological or chemical effect
Examples
« a potent toxin »
« potent liquor »
« a potent cup of tea »
Synonyms
effectual
equipotent
multipotent
Antonyms
impotent
2.
(of a male) able to copulate
Antonyms
impotent