potency

po·ten·cy

noun \ˈpō-t^ən(t)-sē\

plural po·ten·cies

Definition of POTENCY

1

a : force, power

b : the quality or state of being potent

c : the ability or capacity to achieve or bring about a particular result

2

: potentiality 1

Examples of POTENCY

1. The drug can improve sexual potency.
2. <vitamins of high potency that should be taken only in the proper dosage>

First Known Use of POTENCY

15th century

Related to POTENCY

Synonyms

energy, firepower, force, horsepower, might, muscle, potence, power, puissance, sinew, strength, vigor

Antonyms

impotence, impotency, powerlessness, weakness

Related Words

aptitude, capability, capacity, competence, competency; adequacy, effectiveness, effectualness, usefulness

Near Antonyms

disability, inability, inaptitude, incapability, incapableness, incapacity, incompetence, incompetency; ineffectiveness, ineffectuality, ineffectualness, inefficaciousness, inefficacy, uselessness; helplessness, paralysis

po·ten·cy

noun \ˈpōt-^ən-sē\   (Medical Dictionary)

plural ; po·ten·cies

Medical Definition of POTENCY

: the quality or state of being potent: as a : chemical or medicinal strength or efficacy <a drug's potency> b : the ability to copulate—usually used of the male c : initial inherent capacity for development of a particular kind <cells with a potency for eye formation>