potency
10 synonyms and 1 antonym for potency, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — The strength or power of something, such as a drug or an argument.
Synonyms
Everyday swaps
Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Antonyms
impotency
How to use potency
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
high potency
lose potency
potency of a drug
Etymology
From Latin potentia ('power'), the same root that gives us potent and potential.
Full origin of potency →Frequently asked questions
What does “potency” mean?
The word “potency” means the strength or power of something, such as a drug or an argument. In plain terms, how strong or powerful something is.
How do you pronounce “potency”?
“Potency” is pronounced POH-tuhn-see (/ˈpəʊtənsi/ in IPA).
How do you use “potency” in a sentence?
Here is “potency” used in a sentence: “Doctors warned about the potency of the new painkiller.”
What part of speech is “potency”?
“Potency” is a noun.
Where does the word “potency” come from?
The word “potency” comes from Latin. From Latin potentia ('power'), the same root that gives us potent and potential.
Is “potency” a common word?
“Potency” is an uncommon word in modern English.
