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potent

 

[ ˈpoʊ.tənt ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

powerful

Having great power, influence, or effect.

Synonyms

effective, forceful, powerful, strong

Examples of usage

  • He is a potent leader in the community.
  • The drug is potent in treating the disease.
  • Her words had a potent impact on the audience.
  • The potent storm caused widespread damage.
  • The potent combination of ingredients made the dish delicious.
Context #2 | Adjective

chemistry

Able to achieve a physiological or pharmacological effect.

Synonyms

active, effective, strong

Examples of usage

  • This potent drug can cure the illness.
  • The potent chemical reaction produced a desired outcome.

Translations

Translations of the word "potent" in other languages:

🇵🇹 potente

🇮🇳 शक्तिशाली

🇩🇪 mächtig

🇮🇩 kuat

🇺🇦 потужний

🇵🇱 potężny

🇯🇵 強力な (kyōryokuna)

🇫🇷 puissant

🇪🇸 potente

🇹🇷 güçlü

🇰🇷 강력한 (gangryeokhan)

🇸🇦 قوي

🇨🇿 mocný

🇸🇰 mocný

🇨🇳 强大的 (qiángdà de)

🇸🇮 močan

🇮🇸 öflugur

🇰🇿 күшті

🇬🇪 ძლიერი

🇦🇿 güclü

🇲🇽 potente

Etymology

The word 'potent' originated from the Latin word 'potent-,' meaning powerful or strong. It has been used in English since the 15th century to describe something with great influence or effectiveness.

See also: pot, pothead, potpourri, pottery, potty.

Word Frequency Rank

At #6,955 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.