Dictionary Entry

potency

potency is a 7-letter English word with 5 senses as noun in the JumbleFix dictionary. One common meaning is: The quality or state of being potent; physical or moral power; inherent strength; energy; ability to effect a purpose; capability; efficacy; influence. Face value is 14 in Scrabble and 16 in Words With Friends. Use the entries below when you need a playable sense, a nearby word, or another arrangement of the same letters.

7 letters · Scrabble 14 · Words With Friends 16 · 5 senses

Definitions

1noun
The quality or state of being potent; physical or moral power; inherent strength; energy; ability to effect a purpose; capability; efficacy; influence.
2noun
capacity to produce strong physiological or chemical effects
"the toxin's potency"
"the strength of the drinks"
Synonyms
effectiveness strength
3noun
the power or right to give orders or make decisions
"he has the authority to issue warrants"
"deputies are given authorization to make arrests"
Synonyms
authorisation authority authorization dominance
4noun
the state of being potent; a male's capacity to have sexual intercourse
Synonyms
potence
5noun
the inherent capacity for coming into being
Synonyms
potential potentiality

Synonyms

effectiveness strength authorisation authority authorization dominance potence potential potentiality

Common word forms

potencies

Words from these letters

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