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- pronunciation:
- po
t
nt
- features:
- Word Combinations (adjective), Word Parts
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 |
adverb + (adj.)potent
emotionally, equally, extremely, highly, incredibly, less, more, most, nonetheless, particularly, politically, potentially, sufficiently
(adj.)potent
+ adverb
biologically
(adj.)potent
+ noun
agent,
allergen,
antibiotic,
antidote,
antioxidant,
arsenal,
barbiturate,
bat,
beta,
blend,
bloc,
brand,
brew,
carcinogen,
cell,
charm,
chemical,
chemistry,
cocaine,
cocktail,
combination,
compound,
concoction,
devil,
drink,
drug,
effect,
enhancer,
estrogen,
factor,
fighter,
flavor,
force,
form,
gas,
greenhouse,
herb,
herbicide,
heroin,
hormone,
imagery,
ingredient,
insurgency,
killer,
lever,
lineup,
liquid,
lure,
magic,
manifestation,
marijuana,
medication,
medicine,
metaphor,
mix,
mixture,
molecule,
morphine,
nationalism,
odor,
offense,
painkiller,
pesticide,
poison,
pollutant,
predictor,
prescription,
punch,
reminder,
scoring,
smell,
spell,
stem,
steroid,
stimulant,
stimulus,
strain,
substance,
symbol,
symbolism,
threat,
tobacco,
tool,
toxin,
trigger,
venom,
vitamin,
vodka,
weapon,
weed
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derivation: |
potently (adv.) |
The word potent
contains the following part:
poss, pot
Latin
root
that means able; power
  Example words:
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