Potent

Pronunciation: /ˈpoʊ.tənt/

Definitions of potent

adjective having great power, influence, or effect; strong and effective

Example Sentences

A1 This medicine is potent and will help you feel better soon.

A2 The potent smell of the flowers filled the room.

B1 The potent combination of spices made the dish delicious.

B2 The potent effects of the medication were felt almost immediately.

C1 The potent argument presented by the lawyer swayed the jury in favor of the defendant.

C2 The potent political leader had a strong influence on the country's policies.

Examples of potent in a Sentence

formal The medicine is known for its potent effects on reducing inflammation.

informal That chili sauce is really potent, be careful with it.

slang The new energy drink is so potent, it's like a shot of adrenaline.

figurative Her words were potent, leaving a lasting impact on the audience.

Grammatical Forms of potent

• past tense: potented
• plural: potents
• comparative: more potent
• superlative: most potent
• present tense: potent
• future tense: will potent
• perfect tense: have potent
• continuous tense: is potenting
• singular: potent
• positive degree: potent
• infinitive: to potent
• gerund: potenting
• participle: potented

Origin and Evolution of potent

First Known Use: 0014 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'potent' originated from the Latin word 'potent-', meaning powerful or strong.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'potent' has continued to be used to describe something with great power or influence, both in a literal and figurative sense.