单词	potency
释义	potency noun po·​ten·​cy ˈpō-tᵊn(t)-sē  plural potencies 1 a : force, power b : the quality or state of being potent c : the ability or capacity to achieve or bring about a particular result 2 : potentiality sense 1 Synonyms energy firepower force horsepower might muscle potence power puissance sinew strength vigor See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences The potency of her words changed many minds in the audience that night. Any vitamin of high potency should only be taken in the proper dosage. Recent Examples on the Web This maintains each ingredient’s potency and efficacy so that your pup can feel his best no matter his age. The Salt Lake Tribune, 17 Aug. 2022 His career as a bass player rivals the late John Entwistle’s for its imaginative potency and its continuous tendency to surprise and delight. Kyle Smith, National Review, 17 June 2022 Moderna said it’s developing a next-generation COVID vaccine that potentially delivers higher potency, longer durability and enhanced shelf-life. Madison Muller, BostonGlobe.com, 14 Aug. 2022 Already occurring more often, heat waves are forecast to increase in potency and duration because of climate change, say scientists – who fear the globe is ill-prepared to handle the punishing toll. Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA TODAY, 5 Aug. 2022 Syncing with the increasing potency of Coltrane's saxophone, Condo would hurl paint at the canvas, then demolish and resurrect the human forms that appeared in its wake. CNN, 30 Sep. 2021 Overdoses of fentanyls, with their high yet variable potency, tend to be more common than overdoses of traditional heroin. New York Times, 14 July 2021 Few can resist the emotional potency of a good narrative, not even the Supreme Court. Matt Ford, The New Republic, 14 July 2022 That potency, combined with its sweet smoothness, is key to the Hand Grenade’s appeal. Nathaniel Adams, Chron, 2 June 2022 See More Word History First Known Use 15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a Medical Definition potency noun po·​ten·​cy ˈpōt-ᵊn-sē  plural potencies : the quality or state of being potent: as a : chemical or medicinal strength or efficacy a drug's potency b : the ability to copulate —usually used of the male c : initial inherent capacity for development of a particular kind cells with a potency for eye formation potency noun as in strength the ability to exert effort for the accomplishment of a task vitamins of high potency that should be taken only in the proper dosage Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance strength power energy vigor capacity muscle capability potence firepower horsepower might competence force competency puissance effectiveness sinew aptitude usefulness adequacy effectualness Antonyms & Near Antonyms impotence impotency powerlessness weakness inability incompetence incapacity incompetency disability inaptitude ineffectiveness inefficacy incapability uselessness ineffectuality helplessness paralysis ineffectualness incapableness inefficaciousness See More
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