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   Po·ten·cy

   /ˈpōtnsē/

   

   noun

   • 1. the power of something to influence or make an impression: "a myth of enormous potency" Similar powerpowerfulnessvigorstrengthmightmightinessforceforcefulnessinfluencedominanceenergypotentialliterary:puissanceforcefulnessforceeffectivenesspersuasivenesscogencyimpressivenessstrengthauthoritativenessauthoritypowerpowerfulness
   • ▪ the strength of an intoxicant or drug, as measured by the amount needed to produce a certain response: "the unexpected potency of the rum punch" Similar strengthpowerfulnesspowerheadinessefficacyeffectivenessefficaciousnessinformal:kick
   • ▪ (in homeopathy) the number of times a remedy has been diluted and succussed, taken as a measure of the strength of the effect it will produce: "she was given a low potency twice daily"
   • ▪ the extent of the contribution of an allele toward the production of a phenotypic characteristic.
   • ▪ a capacity in embryonic tissue for developing into a particular specialized tissue or organ.
   • 2. a male's ability to achieve an erection or to reach orgasm: "medications that diminish sexual potency"

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   force, power; the quality or state of being potent; the ability or capacity to achieve or bring about a particular result… See the full definition Menu Toggle

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   Use the noun potency when you're talking about the strength of something. You could refer to the potency of a drug or the potency of a political leader.

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5. dictionary.cambridge.org · dictionary · englishPOTENCY | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   Potency means strength, influence, or effectiveness, or a man's ability to have sex. Learn more about the word, its pronunciation, synonyms, and translations in different languages.

6. www.collinsdictionary.com · dictionary · englishPOTENCY definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   2 meanings: 1. the state or quality of being potent 2. latent or inherent capacity for growth or development.... Click for more definitions.

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   Potency is the state or quality of being potent, strong, or effective. Find out the meaning, pronunciation, and translations of potency in different languages and contexts.

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   What is a word for potency?

   • 2. persuasiveness, force, strength, muscle, effectiveness, sway, forcefulness, cogency, impressiveness His remarks have added potency given the current situation. 3. power, force, strength, effectiveness, efficacy The potency of the wine increases with time.

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   Where did the word potency come from?

   • The first records of the word potency come from around the 1500s. It ultimately derives from the Latin potentia, meaning “power.” Potency is perhaps most commonly used in a medical context, in which it refers to the strength of the effect that something can have on the body.

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   What is the definition of drug potency?

   • The term Potency refers to the dose of a drug required to produce a specific effect of given intensity as compared to a standard reference. Potency is a comparative expression of drug activity, depending on both affinity and efficacy.

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   What does potency mean in music?

   • Potency is the power and influence that a person, action, or idea has to affect or change people's lives, feelings, or beliefs. All their songs have a lingering potency. The potency of a drug, poison, or other chemical is its strength. Sunscreen can lose its potency if left over winter in the bathroom cabinet.

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9. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com · us · definitionpotency noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage ...

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   Definition of potency noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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    Potency definition: the state or quality of being potent. . See examples of POTENCY used in a sentence.