Potency Common

Potency has 5 different meanings across 1 category:

Noun

Definitions

Noun

the power or right to give orders or make decisions

"he has the authority to issue warrants"

"deputies are given authorization to make arrests"

"a place of potency in the state"

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capacity to produce strong physiological or chemical effects

"the toxin's potency"

"the strength of the drinks"

potency effectiveness strength

the inherent capacity for coming into being

"The ancient alchemist believed that burying the seed in rich soil would preserve its potency, ensuring it retained the inherent capacity to sprout regardless of how long it remained dormant."

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the state of being potent; a male's capacity to have sexual intercourse

"The doctor advised him to avoid strenuous exercise before his appointment since his current medical condition might temporarily reduce his potency."

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Strength

"The new fertilizer showed great potency, causing the tomatoes to grow twice as fast as usual."

Example Sentences

"he has the authority to issue warrants" noun

"deputies are given authorization to make arrests" noun

"a place of potency in the state" noun

"the toxin's potency" noun

"the strength of the drinks" noun