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potence
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po·tence

noun \ˈpō-tən(t)s\

Definition of POTENCE

: potency

Examples of POTENCE

  1. <claimed that an alliance would have a collective potence far greater than that of any individual nation>

First Known Use of POTENCE

15th century

Related to POTENCE

Synonyms
energy, firepower, force, horsepower, might, muscle, power, potency, puissance, sinew, strength, vigor
Antonyms
impotence, impotency, powerlessness, weakness

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