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   potency

   /ˈpəʊtnsi/

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   • 1. the power of something to influence or make an impression: "a myth of enormous potency" Similar powerpowerfulnessvigourstrengthmightmightinessforceforcefulnessinfluencedominanceenergypotentialliterary:puissanceforcefulnessforceeffectivenesspersuasivenesscogencyimpressivenessstrengthauthoritativenessauthoritypowerpowerfulness
   • ▪ the strength of an intoxicant or drug, as measured by the amount needed to produce a certain response: "the unexpected potency of the rum punch" Similar strengthpowerfulnesspowerheadinessefficacyeffectivenessefficaciousnessinformal:kick
   • ▪ (in homeopathy) the number of times a remedy has been diluted and succussed, taken as a measure of the strength of the effect it will produce: "she was given a low potency twice daily"
   • ▪ the extent of the contribution of an allele towards the production of a phenotypic characteristic.
   • ▪ a capacity in embryonic tissue for developing into a particular specialized tissue or organ.
   • 2. a male's ability to achieve an erection or to reach orgasm: "the myth of declining sexual potency with increasing age"

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   What is potency of a drug?

   • The potency of a drug, poison, or other chemical is its strength. [...] 3. Potency is the physical ability of a man to have sex. [...] The potency of a drug is a measurement of how much of it is needed to produce a particular effect.

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   What does potency mean?

   • Potency is the power and influence that a person, action, or idea has to affect or change people's lives, feelings, or beliefs. ...the extraordinary potency of his personality. 2 meanings: 1. the state or quality of being potent 2. latent or inherent capacity for growth or development.... Click for more definitions.

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   What does potency mean in music?

   • Potency is the power and influence that a person, action, or idea has to affect or change people's lives, feelings, or beliefs. All their songs have a lingering potency. The potency of a drug, poison, or other chemical is its strength. Sunscreen can lose its potency if left over winter in the bathroom cabinet.

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   What is the difference between potency and product?

   • The potency of a drug substance is typically reported as a percentage value (e.g. 98.0%), whereas that of a drug product is reported in terms of its intended concentration. Drugs of higher potency can be administered at lower doses. The potency of a drug is a measurement of how much of it is needed to produce a particular effect.

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   What does Potência mean?

   • potência, poder… Need a translator? Get a quick, free translation! POTENCY definition: 1. strength, influence, or effectiveness: 2. a man's ability to have sex: 3. strength, influence…. Learn more.

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   Where did the word potentia come from?

   • The Latin root word is potentia, or "power," and its origin goes all the way back to the Sanskrit word for "master or husband," patih. The word potency has historically been associated with men, but it's fine to use it to describe a woman's power too.

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   Potency is the power and influence that a person, action, or idea has to affect or change people's lives, feelings, or beliefs. It can also mean the strength of a drug, poison, or other chemical, or the physical ability of a man to have sex.

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   Use the noun potency when you're talking about the strength of something. You could refer to the potency of a drug or the potency of a political leader. Potency is an official measurement in pharmacology, or the science of prescribing drugs.

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   noun. po· ten· cy ˈpōt-ᵊn-sē. pluralpotencies. : the quality or state of being potent: as. a. : chemical or medicinal strength or efficacy. a drug's potency. b. : the ability to copulate—usually used of the male.

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    Define potency. potency synonyms, potency pronunciation, potency translation, English dictionary definition of potency. n. pl. po·ten·cies 1. The quality or condition of being potent. 2. Inherent capacity for growth and development; potentiality. American Heritage® Dictionary...