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- [poht-nt]
- /ˈpoʊt nt/
- /ˈpəʊ.tənt/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [poht-nt]
- /ˈpoʊt nt/
Definitions of potent word
- adjective potent (of a cross) having a crosspiece at the extremity of each arm: a cross potent. 1
- noun potent a fur having a pattern of T -shaped forms, placed in alternate directions and having alternating tinctures, one metal and one color, so that all forms of one tincture face the same way and are between, above, and below forms of the other tincture facing the other way. 1
- noun potent a T -shaped form used in potent or counterpotent. 1
- adjective potent strong, powerful 1
- adjective potent idea, argument: forceful 1
- adjective potent alcohol, drug: intoxicating 1
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Origin of potent
First appearance:
before 1490 One of the 26% oldest English words
1490-1500; < Latin potent- (stem of potēns), present participle of posse to be able, have power; see -ent
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Parts of speech for Potent
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potent popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 95% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for potent
adj potent
- great — unusually or comparatively large in size or dimensions: A great fire destroyed nearly half the city.
- dominant — ruling, governing, or controlling; having or exerting authority or influence: dominant in the chain of command.
- impressive — having the ability to impress the mind; arousing admiration, awe, respect, etc.; moving; admirable: an impressive ceremony; an impressive appearance.
- influential — having or exerting influence, especially great influence: three influential educators.
- persuasive — able, fitted, or intended to persuade: a very persuasive argument.
Antonyms for potent
adj potent
- insignificant — unimportant, trifling, or petty: Omit the insignificant details.
- unimportant — of much or great significance or consequence: an important event in world history.
- ineffective — not effective; not producing results; ineffectual: ineffective efforts; ineffective remedies.
- ineffectual — not effectual; without satisfactory or decisive effect: an ineffectual remedy.
- inactive — not active: an inactive volcano.
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