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adjective
- 1. formed of crutch-shaped pieces; (especially of a cross) having a straight bar across the end of each extremity: "a cross potent"
- 2. of the fur called potent (as a tincture).
noun
- 1. fur resembling vair, but with the alternating pieces T-shaped.
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Potent means very powerful, forceful, or effective. Learn how to use this adjective in different contexts, such as weapons, drugs, or symbols, and see synonyms and translations.
More generally, potent is used to describe someone or something strong or powerful. An argument is potent if it is forceful and persuasive. A leader can be described as potent if they wield power effectively.
Learn the meaning of potent as an adjective for something that is powerful, effective, or rich in a characteristic. See synonyms, examples, word history, and related entries for potent.
Potent means really strong, but not like a body builder. Use potent instead to describe things like intense smells, powerful magic potions, and very influential people. From the Latin potentum, meaning “powerful,” potent is just that: having tremendous strength or influence in either a moral or physical sense.
Something that is potent is very effective and powerful. Their most potent weapon was the Exocet missile. The drug is extremely potent, but causes unpleasant side effects.
Definition of potent adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
Potent means very powerful or very effective. For example, a potent drug or weapon. Learn more about the word, its synonyms, antonyms and translations.
