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Potency

🔄 Synonyms of "Potency"

6 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

WordDefinition
powernounThe ability to do or undergo something.
strengthnounThe quality or degree of being strong.
potentialnounA currently unrealized ability (with the most common adposition being to).
potentialitynoun(chiefly uncountable) The quality of being or having potential.
effectivenessnounThe property of being effective, of achieving results.
powerfulnessnounThe quality of being powerful.

↔️ Antonyms of "Potency"

Words with the opposite meaning.

WordDefinition
impotencenounInability to copulate or beget children; sterility, erectile dysfunction, etc.
impotencynoun(dated) impotence
powerlessnessnounThe state or character of being powerless; absence or lack of power.

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Potency"

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WordDefinition
powerfulnessnounThe quality of being powerful.
strengthnounThe quality or degree of being strong.
powernounThe ability to do or undergo something.
effectivenessnounThe property of being effective, of achieving results.
potentialitynoun(chiefly uncountable) The quality of being or having potential.
potentialnounA currently unrealized ability (with the most common adposition being to).
puissancenounpower, might or potency
mightnoun(uncountable) The ability to do something.
forcenounAbility to influence; strength or energy of body or mind; active power; vigour; might; capacity of exercising an influence or producing an effect.
powerfulHaving, or capable of exerting, power or influence.
contentnounSatisfaction, contentment; pleasure.
capacitynounThe ability to hold, receive, or absorb.
concentrationnounThe act, process or ability of concentrating; the process of becoming concentrated, or the state of being concentrated.
activitynoun(countable) Something done as an action or a movement.
motnounA witty remark; a witticism; a bon mot.
abilitynoun(uncountable) The quality or state of being able; capacity to do or of doing something; having the necessary power.
efficacynounA degree of ability to produce a desired effect; effectiveness.
eventnounAn occurrence; something that happens.
efficiencynounThe extent to which a resource is used for the intended purpose.
demandnounThe desire to purchase goods and services.

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