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Meaning of potent in English

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˈpoʊtnt/

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  1. Classifying Adjective

    potent

    Definitions

    1. having the power to influence or convince

    Examples

    • « a cogent analysis of the problem »
    • « potent arguments »

    Synonyms

    • influential
  2. 2. having or wielding force or authority

    Examples

    • « providing the ground soldier with increasingly potent weapons »

    Synonyms

    • powerful
  3. 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
  4. 2. (of a male) able to copulate

    Antonyms

    • impotent

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