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po·ten·cy  (ptn-s)
n. pl. po·ten·cies
1. The quality or condition of being potent.
2. Inherent capacity for growth and development; potentiality.

potency [ˈpəʊtənsɪ], potence
n pl -tencies, -tences
1. the state or quality of being potent
2. latent or inherent capacity for growth or development
[from Latin potentia power, from posse to be able]
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.potencypotency - the power or right to give orders or make decisions; "he has the authority to issue warrants"; "deputies are given authorization to make arrests"; "a place of potency in the state"
power of appointment - authority given (in a will or deed) by a donor to a donee to appoint the beneficiaries of the donor's property
control - power to direct or determine; "under control"
carte blanche - complete freedom or authority to act
command - the power or authority to command; "an admiral in command"
imperium - supreme authority; absolute dominion
lordship - the authority of a lord
muscle - authority or power or force (especially when used in a coercive way); "the senators used their muscle to get the party leader to resign"
sovereignty - the authority of a state to govern another state
2.potency - capacity to produce strong physiological or chemical effects; "the toxin's potency"; "the strength of the drinks"
power, powerfulness - possession of controlling influence; "the deterrent power of nuclear weapons"; "the power of his love saved her"; "his powerfulness was concealed by a gentle facade"
3.potencypotency - the inherent capacity for coming into being
possibleness, possibility - capability of existing or happening or being true; "there is a possibility that his sense of smell has been impaired"
latency - the state of being not yet evident or active
prospect, chance - the possibility of future success; "his prospects as a writer are excellent"
4.potency - the state of being potent; a male's capacity to have sexual intercourse
physical condition, physiological condition, physiological state - the condition or state of the body or bodily functions
impotence, impotency - an inability (usually of the male animal) to copulate

potency
noun
1. influence, might, force, control, authority, energy, potential, strength, capacity, mana (N.Z.) the extraordinary potency of his personality
2. persuasiveness, force, strength, muscle, effectiveness, sway, forcefulness, cogency, impressiveness His remarks have added potency given the current situation.
3. power, force, strength, effectiveness, efficacy The potency of the wine increases with time.
4. vigour, puissance Alcohol abuse in men can reduce sexual potency.
Translations
potency [ˈpəʊtənsɪ] Npotencia f; [of drink] → fuerza f; [of remedy] → eficacia f (Physiol) → potencia f
potency [ˈpəʊtənsi] n
(= power) [personality, ideas, symbol, book, film] → force f
[drink] → degré m d'alcool; [drug, poison, chemical] → puissance f
[man] → virilité f
sexual potency → puissance sexuelle
potency
n (of drink, drug, charm etc)Stärke f; (of argument, reason etc)Durchschlagskraft f; (of weapon, combination, image)Schlagkraft f; (of man)Potenz f
potency [ˈpəʊtnsɪ] n (see adj) → potenza, validità; (of drink) → forza
potency [ˈpəʊtnsɪ] n (see adj) → potenza, validità; (of drink) → forza


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Like a subtle and mysterious elixir poured into the perishable clay of successive generations, it grows in truth, splendour, and potency with the march of ages.
So that when I shall hereafter detail to you all the specialities and concentrations of potency everywhere lurking in this expansive monster; when I shall show you some of his more inconsiderable braining feats; I trust you will have renounced all ignorant incredulity, and be ready to abide by this; that though the Sperm Whale stove a passage through the Isthmus of Darien, and mixed the Atlantic with the Pacific, you would not elevate one hair of your eye-brow.
Gathering in Green River valley Visitings and feastings of leaders Rough wassailing among the trappers Wild blades of the mountains Indian belles Potency of bright beads and red blankets Arrival of supplies Revelry and extravagance Mad wolves The lost Indian
 
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