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potent1

Pronunciation: /ˈpəʊt(ə)nt/
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Definition of potent

adjective

  • 1having great power, influence, or effect:thrones were potent symbols of authority a potent drug
  • 2(of a male) able to achieve an erection or to reach an orgasm.

Derivatives

potence

noun

potently

adverb

Origin:

late Middle English: from Latin potent- 'being powerful, being able', from the verb posse

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