Potent

Quick meaning: Potent is an adjective meaning Powerful; possessing power; effective.

Meaning

Powerful; possessing power; effective.

More Meanings

1. (of a male) Able to procreate.
2. (of a cell) Able to differentiate.
3. (heraldry) A heraldic fur formed by a regular tessellation of blue and white T shapes.
4. (obsolete) A prince; a potentate.
5. (obsolete) A staff or crutch.

Example Sentences

harsh and potent injuries

Cry, havock , kings! back to the stained field, You equal potents

Little disappointed, then, she turned attention to "Chat of the Social World," gossip which exercised potent fascination upon the girl's intelligence.

When the party reach the bridegroom's house on their return, his mother and the other women come out, and burn a little mustard and human hair in a lamp, the unpleasant smell emitted by these articles being considered potent to drive away evil spirits.

Word Forms

• potents

Synonyms for potent

Depending on context, synonyms include cogent, virile, powerful, strong, effectual, influential.

Antonyms for potent

Common opposites include impotent, counterpotent.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include strong, powerful, influential, effectual, cogent, equipotent.

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