Synonyms of potency

potency

noun

ˈpō-tᵊn(t)-sē 

as in power

the ability to exert effort for the accomplishment of a task

vitamins of high potency that should be taken only in the proper dosage

Synonyms & Similar Words

• power
• strength
• energy
• muscle
• capacity
• vigor
• capability
• potence
• horsepower
• firepower
• force
• competence
• might
• competency
• puissance
• effectiveness
• sinew
• aptitude
• usefulness
• adequacy
• effectualness

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• impotence
• weakness
• impotency
• powerlessness
• inability
• disability
• incompetence
• incapacity
• incompetency
• inaptitude
• incapability
• ineffectiveness
• inefficacy
• uselessness
• ineffectuality
• helplessness
• paralysis
• ineffectualness
• incapableness
• inefficaciousness

Examples of potency in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

From the moments after he was shot and played to his supporters by clenching a fist and calling on them to fight, Trump has recognized the political potency of the incident and has sought to use it to his advantage. —Sophia Cai, Axios, 5 Oct. 2024

For more tips on proper dosage, here are 5 ways to figure out your cannabutter’s potency. —Tribune Content Agency, The Mercury News, 24 Sep. 2024

Bogans’ lawsuit alleges Elliott for months failed to disclose industry complaints about labs issuing fraudulent potency and pesticide safety reports. —Paige St. John, Los Angeles Times, 18 Sep. 2024

That’s especially worrisome as the potency of marijuana today is much greater than in the recent past, experts say. —Sandee Lamotte, CNN, 22 July 2024