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potent

po·tent

UK/ˈpəʊt(ə)nt/ US/ˈpoʊt(ə)nt/ fairly common

adjective

1.

having the power to influence or convince

  • “a cogent analysis of the problem”
  • “potent arguments”
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2.

having or wielding force or authority

  • “providing the ground soldier with increasingly potent weapons”
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3.

having a strong physiological or chemical effect

  • “a potent toxin”
  • “potent liquor”
  • “a potent cup of tea”
  • “a stiff drink”
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4.

(of a male) able to copulate

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Origin

From Middle English potent, borrowed from Latin potens, potentis (“powerful, strong, potent”), present participle of posse (“to be able”), from potis (“able, powerful, originally a lord, master”).

Phrases

  • cross potent
  • potent potable

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