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Potency
01
the power or right to give orders or make decisions
02
the capacity or ability of an organism, often referring to its genetic potential, reproductive success, or influence within its environment
03
the state of being potent; a male's capacity to have sexual intercourse
04
the inherent capacity for coming into being
Example
Potency in some animals is exhibited through elaborate mating displays and physical prowess.
Researchers study the potency of certain traits to understand their impact on evolutionary fitness.
Natural selection favors individuals with higher potency in terms of survival and reproduction.
The potency of a dominant male lion ensures that his genes are widely spread throughout the pride.
The potency of a species can be observed in its ability to adapt to changing environments.
