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potent
1[poht-nt]
adjective
powerful; mighty.
a potent fighting force.
Synonyms: ,Antonyms:cogent; persuasive.
Several potent arguments were in his favor.
producing powerful physical or chemical effects.
a potent drug.
having or exercising great power or influence.
a potent factor in the economy.
Synonyms:Antonyms:(of a male) capable of sexual intercourse.
potent
2[poht-nt]
noun
a fur having a pattern of T -shaped forms, placed in alternate directions and having alternating tinctures, one metal and one color, so that all forms of one tincture face the same way and are between, above, and below forms of the other tincture facing the other way.
a T -shaped form used in potent or counterpotent.
adjective
(of a cross) having a crosspiece at the extremity of each arm.
a cross potent.
potent
1/ ˈəʊəԳ /
adjective
possessing great strength; powerful
(of arguments, etc) persuasive or forceful
influential or authoritative
tending to produce violent physical or chemical effects
a potent poison
(of a male) capable of having sexual intercourse
potent
2/ ˈəʊəԳ /
adjective
heraldry (of a cross) having flat bars across the ends of the arms
Other Word Forms
- potently adverb
- potentness noun
- ˈdzٱԳٲԱ noun
- ˈdzٱԳٱ adverb
Word History and Origins
Origin of potent1
Origin of potent2
Word History and Origins
Origin of potent1
Origin of potent2
Synonym Study
Example Sentences
It made for a potent tableau: a multi-ethnic, multiracial crowd of Angelenos cheering on the mayor as she declared that “peace begins with ICE leaving Los Angeles.”
It is a potent but chaotic recipe and can lead to short-term changes in the forecast position and intensity of thunderstorms.
“Handmaid’s,” the 2017 drama series Emmy winner that many saw as a coded message about President Trump’s first term, is a particularly potent example of the shift.
Off-Broadway has been filled with marquee talents connecting with audiences whose main interest is potent work.
He has the game to thrive on the grass - particularly with his potent first serve - but has yet to go beyond the second round in three appearances.
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When To Use
Potent means strong, powerful, and effective.It’s commonly applied to things that produce a powerful physical or chemical effect, especially medications and drugs.It can also be used in a more general way to describe the power or effectiveness of someone or something, such as a leader or a statement.The noun form of potent is potency.Example: The medicine is extremely potent, which means that it needs to be used very carefully according to the instructions.
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