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potency

noun

Capacity to produce strong physiological or chemical effects

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Word length
7
Starts with
P
Ends with
Y
Contains
OT
Scrabble score
14
CEFR level
B1

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noun

  1. Capacity to produce strong physiological or chemical effects

    “The toxin's potency”

noun

  1. The power or right to give orders or make decisions

    “He has the authority to issue warrants”

noun

  1. The state of being potent; a male's capacity to have sexual intercourse

noun

  1. The inherent capacity for coming into being

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The toxin's potency
The strength of the drinks
He has the authority to issue warrants
Deputies are given authorization to make arrests
A place of potency in the state

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