Potency

Pronunciation: /ˈpoʊtənsi/

Definitions of potency

noun the state or quality of being potent

Example Sentences

A1 The potency of the medicine is very strong.

A2 The potency of the fertilizer will help the plants grow faster.

B1 The potency of the virus has led to a widespread outbreak.

B2 The potency of the argument convinced everyone to change their minds.

C1 The potency of the new drug has shown promising results in clinical trials.

C2 The potency of the poison was so strong that even a small dose was lethal.

Examples of potency in a Sentence

formal The potency of the medication was carefully measured to ensure the correct dosage.

informal I heard that new energy drink has a lot of potency, have you tried it?

slang That strain of weed is known for its high potency, it'll knock you out.

figurative The potency of her words cut through the silence, leaving everyone in awe.

Grammatical Forms of potency

• plural: potencies
• comparative: more potent
• superlative: most potent
• present tense: potent
• future tense: will be potent
• perfect tense: has been potent
• continuous tense: is being potent
• singular: potency
• positive degree: potent
• infinitive: to potentiate
• gerund: potentiating
• participle: potentiated

Origin and Evolution of potency

First Known Use: 0015 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'potency' originated from the Latin word 'potentia', which means power or ability.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in medieval Latin to refer to power or ability, 'potency' evolved over time to also denote the strength or effectiveness of something, especially in the context of medicine or chemistry.