Entry Word: potent

Function: adjective

Meaning: 1 having an abundance of some characteristic quality (as flavor) <a potent tea that is the perfect morning pick-me-up> — see full-bodied
2 having great power or influence <a potent argument for expanding our program of space exploration> — see important 2
3 producing or capable of producing a desired result <potent medicine that can be obtained through a doctorʼs prescription> — see effective 1