Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
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- [poht-nt]
- /ˈpoʊt nt/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [poht-nt]
- /ˈpoʊt nt/
Definitions of potents word
- noun potents 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 potents a T -shaped form used in potent or counterpotent. 1
- adjective potents (of a cross) having a crosspiece at the extremity of each arm: a cross potent. 1
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Origin of potents
First appearance:
before 1325 One of the 16% oldest English words
1325-75; Middle English potente crutch, variant of potence < French crutch, support < Medieval Latin potentia, Latin: power, potency
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Parts of speech for Potents
noun
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preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
potents popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 91% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
potents usage trend in Literature
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