Potency: Definition with Potency Pictures and Photos

Definition of Potency

1. Noun. The power or right to give orders or make decisions. "A place of potency in the state"

Exact synonyms: Authorisation, Authority, Authorization, Dominance, Say-so
Specialized synonyms: Power Of Appointment, Carte Blanche, Command, Imperium, Lordship, Muscle, Sovereignty
Generic synonyms: Control
Derivative terms: Dominate, Potent

2. Noun. Capacity to produce strong physiological or chemical effects. "The strength of the drinks"

Exact synonyms: Effectiveness, Strength
Generic synonyms: Power, Powerfulness
Attributes: Potent, Stiff, Strong, Impotent
Derivative terms: Potent

3. Noun. The inherent capacity for coming into being.

Exact synonyms: Potential, Potentiality
Generic synonyms: Possibility, Possibleness
Specialized synonyms: Latency, Chance, Prospect
Attributes: Possible, Potential
Derivative terms: Potential, Potential, Potential

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

Exact synonyms: Potence
Generic synonyms: Physical Condition, Physiological Condition, Physiological State
Antonyms: Impotence, Impotency
Derivative terms: Potent

Definition of Potency

1. n. The quality or state of being potent; physical or moral power; inherent strength; energy; ability to effect a purpose; capability; efficacy; influence.