potent

Meanings

• adjective

  Having or exhibiting power or ability to a great degree.

• adjective

  Capable of producing a strong effect.

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈpəʊt(ə)nt/
   
   
   
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Antonyms

counterpotent , impotent

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Rhymes

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anent , can't entent , content , consent , intent , relent , rent , sent , tent , vent

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Variants

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potent , potently

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Forms

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potently, potentness

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Etymology

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From Latin potentia, from potis, potis 'able, capable'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'potent' comes from the Latin word 'potentia', which means 'ability, power'.

2. The 'potent' is the active ingredient in a medicine or substance that produces the desired effect.

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Related Concepts

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1. Powerful: Related concept: having the ability to influence or control people or things.

2. Potency: The degree of effectiveness or strength of a substance or agent.

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Culture

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In literature, the term 'potent' is often used to describe powerful characters or substances. In alchemy, the 'potent' is the active principle of a substance that brings about a transformation.

How to Memorize "potent"

1. visualize
   

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2. associate
   

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3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'P-O-T-E-N-T: Powerful, Outstanding, Tremendous, Effective, Noteworthy, Thrilling' to remember the meaning of 'potent'.

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