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

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