potent

[ poht-nt ]

/ ˈpoʊt nt /

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adjective

powerful; mighty: a potent fighting force.

cogent; persuasive: Several potent arguments were in his favor.

producing powerful physical or chemical effects: a potent drug.

having or exercising great power or influence: a potent factor in the economy.

(of a male) capable of sexual intercourse.

Origin of potent

First recorded in 1490–1500; from Latin potent- (stem of potēns), present participle of posse “to be able, have power”; see -ent

SYNONYMS FOR potent

1 strong, puissant.

4 influential.

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ANTONYMS FOR potent

1 weak.

4 ineffectual.

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synonym study for potent

1. See powerful.

OTHER WORDS FROM potent

po·tent·ly, adverbpo·tent·ness, noun

Words nearby potent

poteen, Potëmkin, Potemkin village, potence, potency, potent, potentate, potential, potential cautery, potential difference, potential divider

Definition for potent (2 of 2)

potent²

[ poht-nt ]

/ ˈpoʊt nt /

Heraldry.

noun

a fur having a pattern of T-shaped forms, placed in alternate directions and having alternating tinctures, one metal and one color, so that all forms of one tincture face the same way and are between, above, and below forms of the other tincture facing the other way.

a T-shaped form used in potent or counterpotent.

adjective

(of a cross) having a crosspiece at the extremity of each arm: a cross potent.

Origin of potent

1325–75; Middle English potente crutch, variant of potence<French crutch, support <Medieval Latin potentia,Latin: power, potency

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Example sentences from the Web for potent

I said that mixture of glamour and vulnerability is potent, especially if you can sense the vulnerability.
Daphne Merkin on Lena Dunham, Book Criticism, and Self-Examination|Mindy Farabee|December 26, 2014|DAILY BEAST
It was so potent, given all the ways the world is breaking many people, his people, down.
Kendrick Lamar Shuts Down ‘The Colbert Report’ with Untitled Track|Charlise Ferguson|December 17, 2014|DAILY BEAST
That all-American iconography has always been so potent in the Superman myth.
Christopher Nolan Uncut: On ‘Interstellar,’ Ben Affleck’s Batman, and the Future of Mankind|Marlow Stern|November 10, 2014|DAILY BEAST
The potent shared interest in defeating ISIS is one such avenue.
There’s Only One Way to Beat ISIS: Work With Assad and Iran|Leslie H. Gelb|October 18, 2014|DAILY BEAST

But the attacks could also weaken the most potent opponents to the dictator Bashar al-Assad.
Al Qaeda Plotters in Syria ‘Went Dark,’ U.S. Spies Say|Eli Lake|September 24, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Gerald turned to him as to a co-laborer, and took the yellow slip of paper, so potent with intelligent lettering.
Sons and Fathers|Harry Stillwell Edwards
And yet was not his instrument the most potent of all, his vehicle the most enduring?
Orpheus in Mayfair and Other Stories and Sketches|Maurice Baring
This was not a question of losing a friend, but of having made an enemy of the most potent personage in the court.
Peccavi|E. W. Hornung
He had flown from the haunts of men, craving the healing power of nature, trusting to find forgetfulness in her potent charm.
Miss Hildreth, Volume 2 of 3|Augusta de Grasse Stevens
How is it that girls are so potent to refuse such favours at one time, and so impotent in preventing their exaction at another?
The Bertrams|Anthony Trollope

British Dictionary definitions for potent (1 of 2)

potent¹

/ (ˈpəʊtənt) /

adjective

possessing great strength; powerful

(of arguments, etc) persuasive or forceful

influential or authoritative

tending to produce violent physical or chemical effectsa potent poison

(of a male) capable of having sexual intercourse

Derived forms of potent

potently, adverbpotentness, noun

Word Origin for potent

C15: from Latin potēns able, from posse to be able

British Dictionary definitions for potent (2 of 2)

potent²

/ (ˈpəʊtənt) /

adjective

heraldry (of a cross) having flat bars across the ends of the arms

Word Origin for potent

C17: from obsolete potent a crutch, from Latin potentia power

Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Medical definitions for potent

potent

[ pōt′nt ]

adj.

Exerting or capable of exerting strong physiological or chemical effects.

Able to perform sexual intercourse. Used of a male.

单词	potent
释义	potent ¹ [ poht-nt ] / ˈpoʊt nt / SEE SYNONYMS FOR potent ON THESAURUS.COM adjective powerful; mighty: a potent fighting force. cogent; persuasive: Several potent arguments were in his favor. producing powerful physical or chemical effects: a potent drug. having or exercising great power or influence: a potent factor in the economy. (of a male) capable of sexual intercourse. Origin of potent ¹ First recorded in 1490–1500; from Latin potent- (stem of potēns), present participle of posse “to be able, have power”; see -ent SYNONYMS FOR potent 1 strong, puissant. 4 influential. SEE SYNONYMS FOR potent ON THESAURUS.COM ANTONYMS FOR potent 1 weak. 4 ineffectual. SEE ANTONYMS FOR potent ON THESAURUS.COM synonym study for potent 1. See powerful. OTHER WORDS FROM potent po·tent·ly, adverbpo·tent·ness, noun Words nearby potent poteen, Potëmkin, Potemkin village, potence, potency, potent, potentate, potential, potential cautery, potential difference, potential divider Definition for potent (2 of 2) potent² [ poht-nt ] / ˈpoʊt nt / Heraldry. noun a fur having a pattern of T-shaped forms, placed in alternate directions and having alternating tinctures, one metal and one color, so that all forms of one tincture face the same way and are between, above, and below forms of the other tincture facing the other way. a T-shaped form used in potent or counterpotent. adjective (of a cross) having a crosspiece at the extremity of each arm: a cross potent. Origin of potent ² 1325–75; Middle English potente crutch, variant of potence<French crutch, support <Medieval Latin potentia,Latin: power, potency Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for potent I said that mixture of glamour and vulnerability is potent, especially if you can sense the vulnerability. Daphne Merkin on Lena Dunham, Book Criticism, and Self-Examination\|Mindy Farabee\|December 26, 2014\|DAILY BEAST It was so potent, given all the ways the world is breaking many people, his people, down. Kendrick Lamar Shuts Down ‘The Colbert Report’ with Untitled Track\|Charlise Ferguson\|December 17, 2014\|DAILY BEAST That all-American iconography has always been so potent in the Superman myth. Christopher Nolan Uncut: On ‘Interstellar,’ Ben Affleck’s Batman, and the Future of Mankind\|Marlow Stern\|November 10, 2014\|DAILY BEAST The potent shared interest in defeating ISIS is one such avenue. There’s Only One Way to Beat ISIS: Work With Assad and Iran\|Leslie H. Gelb\|October 18, 2014\|DAILY BEAST But the attacks could also weaken the most potent opponents to the dictator Bashar al-Assad. Al Qaeda Plotters in Syria ‘Went Dark,’ U.S. Spies Say\|Eli Lake\|September 24, 2014\|DAILY BEAST Gerald turned to him as to a co-laborer, and took the yellow slip of paper, so potent with intelligent lettering. Sons and Fathers\|Harry Stillwell Edwards And yet was not his instrument the most potent of all, his vehicle the most enduring? Orpheus in Mayfair and Other Stories and Sketches\|Maurice Baring This was not a question of losing a friend, but of having made an enemy of the most potent personage in the court. Peccavi\|E. W. Hornung He had flown from the haunts of men, craving the healing power of nature, trusting to find forgetfulness in her potent charm. Miss Hildreth, Volume 2 of 3\|Augusta de Grasse Stevens How is it that girls are so potent to refuse such favours at one time, and so impotent in preventing their exaction at another? The Bertrams\|Anthony Trollope British Dictionary definitions for potent (1 of 2) potent¹ / (ˈpəʊtənt) / adjective possessing great strength; powerful (of arguments, etc) persuasive or forceful influential or authoritative tending to produce violent physical or chemical effectsa potent poison (of a male) capable of having sexual intercourse Derived forms of potent potently, adverbpotentness, noun Word Origin for potent C15: from Latin potēns able, from posse to be able British Dictionary definitions for potent (2 of 2) potent² / (ˈpəʊtənt) / adjective heraldry (of a cross) having flat bars across the ends of the arms Word Origin for potent C17: from obsolete potent a crutch, from Latin potentia power Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Words related to potent great, dominant, impressive, influential, persuasive, dynamic, compelling, robust, vigorous, useful, strong, stiff, almighty, authoritative, cogent, commanding, convincing, efficacious, forcible, full-bodied Medical definitions for potent potent [ pōt′nt ] adj. Exerting or capable of exerting strong physiological or chemical effects. Able to perform sexual intercourse. Used of a male. The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary Copyright © 2002, 2001, 1995 by Houghton Mifflin Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Company.
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potent

adjective

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Definition for potent (2 of 2)

noun

adjective

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adjective

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adjective

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adj.