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po·tent
 potent
- pronunciation:
- po
t
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| part of speech: |
adjective |
| definition 1: |
having strength; powerful.
The emperor was a potent leader who was able to bring about vast changes.- synonyms:
- powerful, puissant, strong
- antonyms:
- impotent
- similar words:
- forceful, intense, invincible, mighty, vigorous
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| definition 2: |
producing strong effects, as a drug.
Because the new drug was more potent, the doctor cautioned the patient to avoid overdosing.- synonyms:
- intense, overwhelming, powerful
- similar words:
- active, concentrated, effective, efficacious, forceful, formidable, stiff, telling
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| definition 3: |
persuasive or influential.
The editorial put forth a potent argument in favor of reform.- synonyms:
- forcible, powerful, strong
- similar words:
- convincing, effectual, forceful, influential, overpowering, persuasive, weighty
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| definition 4: |
of a male, able to have an erection of the penis.
The herb was thought to make a man more potent.- synonyms:
- virile
- antonyms:
- impotent
- similar words:
- fecund, vigorous
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| related words: |
able, drastic, dynamic, efficient, masculine, strong |
| derivation: |
potently (adv.) |
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