potency
Potency (noun) means the strength or power of something, such as a drug or an argument. Example: “Doctors warned about the potency of the new painkiller.”
How to use potency
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishHow strong or powerful something is.
Word forms
potencies plural
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Doctors warned about the _____ of the new painkiller.
Etymology
From Latin potentia ('power'), the same root that gives us potent and potential.
Synonyms
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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.