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POTENCY

(noun)

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There are 4 meanings of the word Potency.

Potency - as a noun

The power or right to give orders or make decisions

Example: "He has the authority to issue warrants"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
authorisation16authority15authorization25dominance14say-so
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
control9
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Capacity to produce strong physiological or chemical effects

Example: "The toxin's potency"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
effectiveness24strength12

The inherent capacity for coming into being

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
potential11potentiality17
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
possibility18possibleness
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

The state of being potent; a male's capacity to have sexual intercourse

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
potence11
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
impotency18

Example Sentences

"The potency of the medicine depends on its active ingredients."
"The potency of the chili peppers made the dish extremely spicy."
"The potency of his argument convinced everyone to change their minds."
"The potency of the drug made it highly addictive."
"The potency of the perfume lasted the entire day."
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Word Game Points

Is POTENCY a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, potency is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

POTENCY has a SCRABBLE points total of 14.

Is POTENCY a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, potency is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
POTENCY has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 16.

Is POTENCY a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, potency is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
POTENCY has a WORDFEUD points total of 16.

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