Potency
volume
British pronunciation/pˈə‍ʊtənsi/
American pronunciation/ˈpoʊtənsi/

Definition & Meaning of "potency"

Potency
01

the power to have an impact on others

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The politician ’s speech had a remarkable potency, swaying the opinions of many undecided voters.
The artist ’s work gained potency over time, influencing generations of new creators.
02

the capacity or ability of an organism, often referring to its genetic potential, reproductive success, or influence within its environment

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The potency of a dominant male lion ensures that his genes are widely spread throughout the pride.
Natural selection favors individuals with higher potency in terms of survival and reproduction.
03

the state of being potent; a male's capacity to have sexual intercourse

04

the inherent capacity for coming into being

word family

potence

Noun

potency

Noun

impotency

Noun

impotency

Noun

prepotency

Noun

prepotency

Noun
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