Potency Meaning in English

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Definition

Potency is the strength or effectiveness of something, such as a medicine, a chemical, or a person's influence. It refers to how powerful or effective something is.

Usage & Nuances

"Potency" is more formal and commonly used in scientific, medical, or technical contexts. Frequently appears as "high potency" (very effective) or when comparing substances. Can also refer to a person's power or influence (less common in conversation). Not to be confused with "potential" (possibility).

• Spanish: potencia - eficacia
• Portuguese (BR): potência - eficácia
• Portuguese (PT): potência - eficácia
• Chinese (Simplified): 效力 - 力量
• Chinese (Traditional): 效力 - 力量
• Hindi: शक्ति - प्रभावशीलता
• Arabic: الفعالية - القوة
• Bengali: প্রভাব - শক্তি - কার্যক্ষমতা
• Russian: потентность - сила - эффективность
• Japanese: 効力 - 効果 - 強さ
• Vietnamese: hiệu lực - sức mạnh - tác dụng
• Korean: 효능 - 효력 - 힘
• Turkish: etkinlik - güç - tesir
• Urdu: طاقت - تاثیر - اثر
• Indonesian: potensi - kekuatan - daya kerja

Example Sentences

The potency of this medicine is very high.

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Scientists measure the potency of chemicals in the lab.

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This cleaner loses its potency over time.

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They advertised the potency of their new energy drink on TV.

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The potency of his words made everyone stop and listen.

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If you want maximum potency, store the product in a cool, dark place.

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