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Definition of potency - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
sexual abilityability to perform sexually, especially for men
- His potency was a topic of discussion among his peers.
2.
influence powerpower or authority to influence or control
- The king's potency was unquestioned in the kingdom.
3.
chemistryTECH. strength or concentration of a substanceTECH.
- The potency of the medicine was very high.
4.
potentialRare inherent capacity for growth or developmentRare
- The seed's potency was evident in its rapid growth.
Expressions with potency
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ability of a person to function effectively in sexual activity
The doctor discussed how stress might reduce his sexual potency.
Origin of potency
Latin, potentia (power)
Terms with potency included in their meaning
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potency
ability to produce strong effects
symbolism
symbolic of male potency
sexual potency
ability to perform sexually
alcohol
illegally distilled whiskey known for high potency
cannabis
low-quality marijuana considered inferior in potency
maximum potency
having the highest concentration or potency
potency
thyroid hormone similar to thyroxine but more potent
Examples of potency in a sentence
Concerns about potency led him to seek medical advice. Her political potency was evident in the election results. The CEO's potency in the industry was unmatched. The potency of the chemical was tested in the lab. Researchers measured the potency of the new drug. The scientist studied the potency of the new drug.
Potency in these plants can lead to significant medicinal benefits.
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- French:puissance sexuelle, puissance, ...
- German:Potenz, Macht, ...
- Italian:potenza, potere, ...
- Spanish:potencia, poder, ...
- Portuguese:potência, poder, ...
- Chinese:性能力, 权力, ...
- Japanese:性的能力, 権力, ...
- Arabic:القُدْرَة الجِنْسِيَّة, قُوَّة, ...
- Hebrew:אוֹנוּת, סַמְכוּת, ...
- Russian:потенция, власть, ...
- Ukrainian:потенція, влада, ...
- Hindi:पोटेंसी, प्रभावशक्ति, ...
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