Potency

Pronunciation: /ˈpoʊtənsiː/

Potency (noun)

  1. The strength or effectiveness of something, especially in producing an effect.
  2. The ability to influence or control events or people.

Examples

  • The potency of the medicine was evident in its quick effects.
  • The potency of her argument swayed many opinions.

Common collocations: high potency, potency level, political potency, social potency

Synonyms of Potency

Formal

Neutral

Antonyms of Potency

  • — refers to lack of power or effectiveness.