potent
1powerful; mighty: a potent fighting force.
cogent; persuasive: Several potent arguments were in his favor.
producing powerful physical or chemical effects: a potent drug.
having or exercising great power or influence: a potent factor in the economy.
(of a male) capable of sexual intercourse.
Origin of potent
1synonym study For potent
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Opposites for potent
Other words from potent
- po·tent·ly, adverb
- po·tent·ness, noun
Other definitions for potent (2 of 2)
a fur having a pattern of T-shaped forms, placed in alternate directions and having alternating tinctures, one metal and one color, so that all forms of one tincture face the same way and are between, above, and below forms of the other tincture facing the other way.
a T-shaped form used in potent or counterpotent.
(of a cross) having a crosspiece at the extremity of each arm: a cross potent.
Origin of potent
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How to use potent in a sentence
The heads of the crutches or potents touch each other in the centre of the shield.
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British Dictionary definitions for potent (1 of 2)
/ (ˈpəʊtənt) /
possessing great strength; powerful
(of arguments, etc) persuasive or forceful
influential or authoritative
tending to produce violent physical or chemical effects: a potent poison
(of a male) capable of having sexual intercourse
Origin of potent
1Derived forms of potent
- potently, adverb
- potentness, noun
British Dictionary definitions for potent (2 of 2)
/ (ˈpəʊtənt) /
heraldry (of a cross) having flat bars across the ends of the arms
Origin of potent
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