Synonyms of potency

potency

noun

ˈpō-tᵊn(t)-sē 

as in power

the ability to exert effort for the accomplishment of a task

vitamins of high potency that should be taken only in the proper dosage

Synonyms & Similar Words

• power
• strength
• energy
• muscle
• capacity
• vigor
• capability
• potence
• horsepower
• firepower
• force
• competence
• might
• competency
• puissance
• effectiveness
• sinew
• aptitude
• usefulness
• adequacy
• effectualness

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• impotence
• weakness
• impotency
• powerlessness
• inability
• disability
• incompetence
• incapacity
• incompetency
• inaptitude
• incapability
• ineffectiveness
• inefficacy
• uselessness
• ineffectuality
• helplessness
• paralysis
• ineffectualness
• incapableness
• inefficaciousness

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of potency

Data from research firm Antenna provided by Roku to Deadline points to the potency of sign-ups that come through Premium Subscriptions. — Dade Hayes, Deadline, 17 Sep. 2026

Yes, getting started requires upfront investment, but reducing emissions, including N2O and other high-potency gases, can generate revenue and other business benefits. — Bill Flederbach, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2026

In fact, doing so can negatively impact your lavender’s overall potency. — Abby Monteil, The Spruce, 14 Sep. 2026

After brushing aside three domestic teams in warm-up matches, the All Blacks won the first Test in Johannesburg 33-16, scoring three second-half tries in a display of attacking potency. — Daniel Gallan, New York Times, 10 Sep. 2026