Potent

noun

/ˈpəʊt(ə)nt/

Word Frequency: 7.0

Definitions

1.nounA heraldic fur formed by a regular tessellation of blue and white T shapes.

2.nounA prince; a potentate.

3.nounA staff or crutch.

4.adjectivePossessing strength.

"a potent argument"

5.adjectivePowerfully effective.

"a potent medicine"

6.adjectiveHaving a sharp or offensive taste.

7.adjective(of a male) Able to procreate.

8.adjectiveVery powerful or effective.

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