potency

noun
UK: /ˈpəʊtənsi/
US: /ˈpoʊtənsi/

  1. The power of something to affect the body or mind.

    1. This drug has great potency to stop the pain.
    2. The potency of his words left the audience in stunned silence, illustrating his influence.

  2. The strength of something, such as a drug or alcoholic beverage.

    1. This wine has a high potency and may be diluted.
    2. The doctor lowered the dose, worried about the potency of the new medication.

  3. The ability to have sex, particularly to achieve an erection.

    1. He was worried about his potency after the surgery.
    2. Maintaining potency is a concern for many men as they get older according to studies.

Synonyms

strength capacity force virility power

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "potency" in English means: The power of something to affect the body or mind., The strength of something, such as a drug or alcoholic beverage., The ability to have sex, particularly to achieve an erection..

The phonetic transcription of "potency" is /ˈpəʊtənsi/ in British English and /ˈpoʊtənsi/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "potency": strength, capacity, force, virility, power.

Example usage of "potency": "This drug has great potency to stop the pain.". More examples on the page.