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adjective
- 1. formed of crutch-shaped pieces; (especially of a cross) having a straight bar across the end of each extremity: "a cross potent"
- 2. of the fur called potent (as a tincture).
noun
- 1. fur resembling vair, but with the alternating pieces T-shaped.
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The meaning of POTENT is having or wielding force, authority, or influence : powerful. How to use potent in a sentence.
very powerful, forceful, or effective: Surprise remains the terrorists ' most potent weapon. The Berlin Wall was a potent symbol of the Cold War. This is a very potent drug and can have unpleasant side-effects. Synonym.
Potent means strong, powerful, and effective. It’s commonly applied to things that produce a powerful physical or chemical effect, especially medications and drugs. It can also be used in a more general way to describe the power or effectiveness of someone or something, such as a leader or a statement.
Potent means really strong, but not like a body builder. Use potent instead to describe things like intense smells, powerful magic potions, and very influential people.
Something that is potent is very effective and powerful. Their most potent weapon was the Exocet missile. The drug is extremely potent, but causes unpleasant side effects.
1. possessing great strength; powerful. 2. (of arguments, etc) persuasive or forceful. 3. influential or authoritative. 4. tending to produce violent physical or chemical effects: a potent poison. 5. (of a male) capable of having sexual intercourse. [C15: from Latin potēns able, from posse to be able] ˈpotently adv.
Definition of potent adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
POTENT definition: 1. very powerful or very effective: 2. the quality of being potent. Learn more.
Something that is potent is very effective and powerful. Their most potent weapon was the Exocet missile. Synonyms: strong , powerful , mighty , vigorous More Synonyms of potent
Potent Definition. Possessing inner or physical strength; powerful. Exerting or capable of exerting strong physiological or chemical effects. Convincing; cogent. A potent argument. Having authority or power; mighty; influential. A potent monarch. Effective or powerful in action, as a drug or drink.
