Potency: meaning, definitions and examples

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potency

[ ˈpoʊtənsi ]

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medical

The power or capacity to produce a specific effect, especially a chemical or medicinal effect.

Synonyms

effectiveness, efficacy, power, strength

Examples of usage

The potency of this medicine is highly effective in treating severe pain.
His research focused on the potency of different herbal remedies.
The potency of the vaccine was tested in clinical trials.

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general

The strength or force of something, often in terms of influence or impact.

Synonyms

authority, dominance, impact, influence

Examples of usage

The political potency of the speech was evident in the response of the audience.
The potency of his arguments persuaded many to change their views.
Her leadership skills demonstrated a great level of potency.

Translations

Translations of the word "potency" in other languages:

🇵🇹 potência

🇮🇳 शक्ति

🇩🇪 Potenz

🇮🇩 potensi

🇺🇦 потенція

🇵🇱 potencja

🇯🇵 効力

🇫🇷 puissance

🇪🇸 potencia

🇹🇷 potansiyel

🇰🇷 효능

🇸🇦 قوة

🇨🇿 potence

🇸🇰 potencia

🇨🇳 效力

🇸🇮 moč

🇮🇸 máttur

🇰🇿 құдірет

🇬🇪 ძალა

🇦🇿 güclü

🇲🇽 potencia

Word origin

The word 'potency' originated from the Latin word 'potentia', meaning power or ability. It has been used in English since the late 16th century to refer to the strength or effectiveness of something, whether in a medical context or in a general sense of power and influence.