potently

po·tent

P p

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [poht-nt]
- /ˈpoʊt nt/
- /ˈpəʊ.tənt/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [poht-nt]
- /ˈpoʊt nt/

Definitions of potently word

adjective potently powerful; mighty: a potent fighting force. 1
adjective potently cogent; persuasive: Several potent arguments were in his favor. 1
adjective potently producing powerful physical or chemical effects: a potent drug. 1
adjective potently having or exercising great power or influence: a potent factor in the economy. 1
adjective potently (of a male) capable of sexual intercourse. 1

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Origin of potently

First appearance:

before 1490

One of the 26% oldest English words

1490-1500; < Latin potent- (stem of potēns), present participle of posse to be able, have power; see -ent

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Parts of speech for Potently

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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potently popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 95% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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Synonyms for potently

adverb potently

forcefully — full of force; powerful; vigorous; effective: a forceful plea for peace.
headily — In a heady manner.

All 2 Synonyms of potently

Antonyms for potently

adjective potently

impotently — not potent; lacking power or ability.

Just one Antonym for potently