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

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of potency

Having another player that can make passes like this gives the Lakers offense some extra potency. —Mikai Bruce, Forbes, 23 Feb. 2025

The two-step treatment first involves a serum, encased in single-dose vials in an effort to maximize the potency of its hyaluronic acid and collagen, followed by a night cream. —Noor Lobad, WWD, 20 Feb. 2025

Saya Gray seems to think so, weaving in and out of confidence, insecurity, grief, and the potency of being in love on her impressive debut, Saya. —Gabrielle MacAfee, Rolling Stone, 19 Feb. 2025

His wit hasn’t deserted him, however, which gives his hatred a poisonous potency. —Stephanie Bunbury, Deadline, 18 Feb. 2025