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We have another powerful word for you today!

potency

The word of the day is potency. Quite a robust one, isn't it?

ℹ️ Part of speech

potency is a NOUN.

🗣️ Pronunciation

potency is pronounced /ˈpoʊ.tən.si/ or POH-tuhn-see.

📚️ Definition

potency refers to the power or capacity to influence or produce an effect. For instance, we can talk about the potency of a drug.

📰 Examples

Here are some examples of how to use potency:

• The drug's potency was such that it was effective even in small doses.
• The potency of his rhetoric swayed the audience to his point of view.

🧠 Quick vocab quiz

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Potency most nearly means:

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In which of the following scenarios is the word potency most likely to be used?

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💁🏼 Tips!

Potency, derived from the Latin 'potentia' meaning 'power', is often used in medical contexts to describe the effectiveness of a drug, but don't limit it to just that! It can be used in any scenario where you need to convey strength or power.

✅ Quiz answer/s

The answers are:

• D, power.
• A, Discussing the effectiveness of a new medicine. (Because we talk about the potency of medications and drugs.)

👋 Farewell for now!

We hope this new word adds potency to your vocabulary! Keep exploring words and expanding your language skills!

Erin
Writer at TestMagic Word of the Day