potency

[ˈpoʊtənsi]

potency Definition

• 1. the power or strength of something, especially a drug or alcoholic drink
• 2. the ability of a man to have sex
• 3. the ability of something to produce an effect

Using potency: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "potency" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The potency of the medicine was too strong for her.

• Example

  The potency of the alcohol made him dizzy.

• Example

  The potency of his argument convinced everyone in the room.

• Example

  He was proud of his sexual potency even in his old age.

potency Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for potency

• strength
• power
• efficacy

Antonyms for potency

• impotence
• weakness

Phrases with potency

• potency test

  a medical examination to determine a man's ability to have sex

  Example

  He went to the doctor for a potency test.

• potency of love

  the strength of one's feelings of love for someone

  Example

  The potency of his love for her was evident in everything he did.

• potency of speech

  the ability of a speaker to persuade or influence an audience

  Example

  The potency of his speech moved the entire audience to tears.

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Summary: potency in Brief

Potency [ˈpoʊtənsi] refers to the power or strength of something, such as a drug, alcoholic drink, or argument. It can also refer to a man's ability to have sex. Examples include 'The potency of the medicine was too strong for her' and 'He was proud of his sexual potency even in his old age.' Phrases include 'potency test,' 'potency of love,' and 'potency of speech.'