potent

Describes something that is very strong, powerful, or effective.

ruОписывает что-то очень сильное, мощное или эффективное.esDescribe algo muy fuerte, poderoso o eficaz, con gran capacidad de acción o efecto.frDécrit quelque chose de très fort, puissant ou efficace, notamment en parlant d'une substance, d'un remède ou d'une influence.deBeschreibt etwas, das sehr stark, mächtig oder wirksam ist, sei es körperlich, geistig, sozial oder in seiner Wirkung.ptDescreve algo muito forte, poderoso ou eficaz, capaz de produzir grande efeito ou influência.zh形容某物非常强大、有力或有效，能产生显著效果；也可指人有权势、有影响力。arيصف شيئًا بالغ القوة أو النفوذ أو الفعالية والتأثير.

1. Having great influence B2 formal

   Possessing significant power or effect, especially in shaping outcomes or opinions.

   • His speech was a potent force for change in the community.
   • The advertisement proved to be a potent tool for increasing sales.
   • Her arguments were potent enough to sway the committee.

   ruВлиятельныйesinfluyente, poderosofrqui a une grande influencedeEinflussreichptInfluentezh有影响力的arذو تأثير قوي

   Синонимы: compellingeffectiveforcefulinfluentialpersuasivepowerfulstrong

   Антонимы: impotentineffectivepowerlessweak

2. Having force or authority B2 formal

   Wielding strength, power, or authority effectively.

   • The king was a potent ruler who commanded respect.
   • The union remains a potent political force in the region.
   • A potent leader can inspire loyalty and action.

   ruМогущественныйesQue tiene poder o autoridadfrPuissantdeMächtigptPoderosozh有权势的arقويّ السلطة

   Синонимы: authoritativecommandingdominantforcefulinfluentialmightypowerfulstrong

   Антонимы: impotentineffectiveineffectualpowerlessweak

3. Strong physiological or chemical effect B2 formal

   Having a powerful effect on the body or mind, often used for drugs, medicines, or chemicals.

   • The doctor prescribed a potent antibiotic for the infection.
   • This cleaning solution is too potent for delicate fabrics.
   • The venom of that snake is extremely potent.

   ruСильнодействующийesPotente (efecto fisiológico o químico)frPuissant (effet physiologique ou chimique)deStark wirksamptPotentezh强效的arقوي المفعول

   Синонимы: concentratedeffectiveefficaciouspowerfulstrongvigorous

   Антонимы: diluteineffectivemildweak

4. Capable of copulation (male) C1 formal

   Able to engage in sexual intercourse, typically referring to male fertility or virility.

   • The treatment helped restore his potency.
   • The stallion was known to be potent and healthy.
   • The study examined factors affecting male potency.

   ruСпособный к совокуплению (мужчина)espotente sexualmentefrPotent (capable de copulation)deZeugungsfähig (Mann)ptCapaz de copular (homem)zh有交配能力的（男性）arقادر على الجماع (الرجل)

   Синонимы: virile

   Антонимы: impotentinfertilesterile

• more potent comparative form
• most potent superlative form