Potently: meaning, definitions and examples
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potently
[ ˈpoʊtəntli ]
powerfully expressed
Potently is an adverb that describes an action performed with great power or effectiveness. It's often used in contexts where influence, strength, or capability is being highlighted. The term suggests a high degree of intensity or impact. In both physical and metaphorical senses, something that is done potently is likely to produce significant results or reactions.
Synonyms
effectively, forcefully, intensely, powerfully, strongly
Examples of usage
- The medicine works potently against infections.
- She argued her points potently during the debate.
- The perfume is potently fragrant and lingers throughout the day.
Translations
Translations of the word "potently" in other languages:
🇵🇹 potentemente
🇮🇳 शक्तिशाली तरीके से
🇩🇪 mächtig
🇮🇩 secara kuat
🇺🇦 потужно
🇵🇱 potężnie
🇯🇵 力強く
🇫🇷 puissamment
🇪🇸 potentemente
🇹🇷 güçlü bir şekilde
🇰🇷 강력하게
🇸🇦 بشكل قوي
🇨🇿 silně
🇸🇰 silno
🇨🇳 强有力地
🇸🇮 močno
🇮🇸 kröftuglega
🇰🇿 қуатты
🇬🇪 ძლიერად
🇦🇿 güclü şəkildə
🇲🇽 potentemente
Etymology
The word 'potently' originates from the Middle English term 'potent', derived from the Latin 'potens', which means 'powerful' or 'able'. The Latin root 'posse' translates to 'to be able', indicating strength and capability. The adverbial form was first documented in English in the late 15th century, gradually evolving to express not just power in physical terms, but also in emotional and intellectual contexts. Over time, 'potently' has been widely adopted in both literary and scientific texts to describe anything with notable strength or effectiveness, reinforcing its association with a high impact.