Synonyms
Examples of potency in a Sentence
The potency of her words changed many minds in the audience that night.
Any vitamin of high potency should only be taken in the proper dosage.
Recent Examples on the Web
Obamacare’s popularity has grown as more and more Americans interact with a health care system fundamentally rebooted in bite-sized pieces, and the potency of the hatred toward the Obamas has faded.
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Philip Elliott, TIME, 2 Apr. 2024
Keep in mind that crushing tablets or opening capsules can affect the efficacy and potency of the drug.
—Health Editorial Team, Health, 30 Mar. 2024
While on a panel discussing inaccurate THC potency levels on marijuana packaging at the New England Cannabis Convention in Boston on Saturday, CCC commissioner Ava Callender Concepcion said the agency was aware of the problem.
—A.j. Herrington, Forbes, 27 Mar. 2024
However, to be on the streets and sidewalks of the city Sunday, particularly in the afternoon, meant recognizing the potency of late-March sunshine.
—Martin Weil, Washington Post, 25 Mar. 2024
Their products are third-party tested for purity and potency, including nutritional content, pesticides and herbicides, heavy metals, allergens, microbes, and other potential contaminants.
—Casey Seiden, Parents, 22 Mar. 2024
Sealed in a cool, dark place, whole spices last 2 to 3 years, while ground spices begin to lose their potency within a year or two.
—Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 21 Mar. 2024
Turner could also take some of the potency out of Gloria’s recent tougher-on-crime stand.
—Michael Smolens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Mar. 2024
The potency and lack of regulation around marijuana has also led to concerns.
—Jeanine Santucci, USA TODAY, 20 Feb. 2024
Philip Elliott, TIME, 2 Apr. 2024
Keep in mind that crushing tablets or opening capsules can affect the efficacy and potency of the drug.
—Health Editorial Team, Health, 30 Mar. 2024
While on a panel discussing inaccurate THC potency levels on marijuana packaging at the New England Cannabis Convention in Boston on Saturday, CCC commissioner Ava Callender Concepcion said the agency was aware of the problem.
—A.j. Herrington, Forbes, 27 Mar. 2024
However, to be on the streets and sidewalks of the city Sunday, particularly in the afternoon, meant recognizing the potency of late-March sunshine.
—Martin Weil, Washington Post, 25 Mar. 2024
Their products are third-party tested for purity and potency, including nutritional content, pesticides and herbicides, heavy metals, allergens, microbes, and other potential contaminants.
—Casey Seiden, Parents, 22 Mar. 2024
Sealed in a cool, dark place, whole spices last 2 to 3 years, while ground spices begin to lose their potency within a year or two.
—Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 21 Mar. 2024
Turner could also take some of the potency out of Gloria’s recent tougher-on-crime stand.
—Michael Smolens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Mar. 2024
The potency and lack of regulation around marijuana has also led to concerns.
—Jeanine Santucci, USA TODAY, 20 Feb. 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a
Time Traveler
The first known use of potency was
in the 15th century
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“Potency.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/potency. Accessed 16 Apr. 2024.
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Kids Definition
potency
noun
po·ten·cy
ˈpōt-ᵊn-sē 
plural potencies
: the quality or state of being potent
vitamins of high potency
especially
: power to bring about a certain result
Medical Definition
potency
noun
po·ten·cy
ˈpōt-ᵊn-sē
plural potencies
: 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
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