Potency (Noun)
Meaning 1
The power or right to give orders or make decisions; "he has the authority to issue warrants"; "deputies are given authorization to make arrests"; "a place of potency in the state".
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Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.
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Meaning 2
The inherent capacity for coming into being.
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Nouns denoting natural processes.
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Meaning 3
Capacity to produce strong physiological or chemical effects; "the toxin's potency"; "the strength of the drinks".
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Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.
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- The medication's potency made it a preferred choice for treating the severe case of high blood pressure.
- The scientist studied the potency of the new experimental drug before administering it to human subjects.
- Comparative studies of the different types of antibiotics showed that this one had higher potency against certain bacterial infections.
- As she sipped her drink, Sarah realized that the bartender had increased the potency of her usual cocktail.
- The research focused on determining the potency of various plant extracts and their potential applications in modern medicine.
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Meaning 4
The state of being potent; a male's capacity to have sexual intercourse.
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Nouns denoting natural processes.