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单词 potent
释义

potent

1 of 2

adjective (1)

po·​tent ˈpō-tᵊnt How to pronounce potent (audio)
1
: having or wielding force, authority, or influence : powerful
2
: achieving or bringing about a particular result : effective
3
a
: chemically or medicinally effective
a potent vaccine
b
: rich in a characteristic constituent
a potent drink
4
: able to copulate
usually used of the male
potently adverb

potent

2 of 2

adjective (2)

of a heraldic cross
: having flat bars across the ends of the arms see cross illustration

Synonyms

Adjective (1)

  • big
  • concentrated
  • full
  • full-bodied
  • heady
  • lusty
  • muscular
  • plush
  • rich
  • robust
  • strong
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Word History

Etymology

Adjective (1)

Middle English, from Latin potent-, potens (present participle of posse to be able), from Latin potis, pote able; akin to Goth brūthfaths bridegroom, Greek posis husband, Sanskrit pati master

Adjective (2)

obsolete English potent crutch

First Known Use

Adjective (1)

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Adjective (2)

circa 1586, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

potent

adjective

po·​tent ˈpō-tᵊnt How to pronounce potent (audio)
1
: very effective : strong
potent medicine
2
: having power or authority
a potent ruler

Medical Definition

potent

adjective

po·​tent ˈpōt-ᵊnt How to pronounce potent (audio)
1
: having force or power
2
: chemically or medicinally effective
a potent vaccine
3
: able to copulate
usually used of the male

potent

adjective

1
as in rich
having an abundance of some characteristic quality (as flavor) a potent tea that is the perfect morning pick-me-up

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • rich
  • strong
  • robust
  • concentrated
  • heady
  • big
  • muscular
  • lusty
  • full-bodied
  • full
  • plush
  • heavy
  • fortified
  • undiluted
  • unmixed
  • high-octane
  • enriched
  • straight
  • high-test

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • mild
  • weak
  • light
  • thin
  • delicate
  • weakened
  • dilute
  • watery
  • thinned
  • diluted
  • watered-down
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2
as in powerful
having great power or influence a potent argument for expanding our program of space exploration

Synonyms & Similar Words

  • powerful
  • influential
  • significant
  • strong
  • important
  • mighty
  • prominent
  • puissant
  • effective
  • heavy
  • capable
  • senior
  • efficient
  • heavy-duty
  • dominant
  • distinguished
  • top
  • outstanding
  • notable
  • able
  • great
  • competent
  • celebrated
  • robust
  • famous
  • renowned
  • dynamic
  • noteworthy
  • notorious
  • illustrious
  • vigorous
  • eminent
  • famed
  • magisterial
  • high-level
  • authoritarian
  • energetic
  • prestigious
  • despotic
  • forceful
  • preeminent
  • autocratic
  • tyrannical
  • dictatorial
  • noble
  • high-powered
  • tyrannic
  • autocratical

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • little
  • impotent
  • weak
  • powerless
  • insignificant
  • feeble
  • helpless
  • unimportant
  • frail
  • obscure
  • unknown
  • flimsy
  • ineffective
  • incapable
  • infirm
  • nameless
  • anonymous
  • incompetent
  • inept
  • unfit
  • unskilled
  • unqualified
  • uncelebrated
  • inexpert
  • unskillful
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3
as in efficient
producing or capable of producing a desired result potent medicine that can be obtained through a doctor's prescription

Synonyms & Similar Words

  • efficient
  • effective
  • productive
  • efficacious
  • effectual
  • adequate
  • fruitful
  • operative
  • useful
  • capable
  • adept
  • skilled
  • practical
  • convincing
  • practiced
  • experienced
  • proficient
  • cogent
  • skillful
  • competent
  • dynamic
  • striking
  • expert
  • masterly
  • active
  • telling
  • valid
  • accomplished
  • veteran
  • feasible
  • hyperefficient
  • versed
  • killer
  • sound
  • virtuoso
  • practicable
  • practised
  • useable
  • functional
  • consummate
  • usable
  • workable
  • realizable
  • ultraefficient
  • working
  • applicable

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • ineffective
  • useless
  • inefficient
  • ineffectual
  • incapable
  • unproductive
  • fruitless
  • inoperative
  • incompetent
  • inexperienced
  • counterproductive
  • unskilled
  • futile
  • unqualified
  • hollow
  • vain
  • empty
  • abortive
  • unsuccessful
  • unfruitful
  • idle
  • pointless
  • worthless
  • unprofitable
  • inexpert
  • unskillful
  • inoperative
  • unseasoned
  • unavailing
  • bootless
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