What is another word for potency?

Common synonyms for potency include effectiveness, sayso, potence, authorisation, authority.

What is the opposite of potency?

Antonyms of potency include weakness, impotence, ineffectiveness, frailty, powerlessness.

Synonyms for

/ ˈpəʊtʌnsi: / Another word for potency — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

effectiveness sayso potence authorisation authority potentiality strength impotency potential authorization impotence dominance

Formal

efficacy power strength effectiveness capability

Informal

oomph punch bang clout

Literary

virtue might vigor

weakness impotence ineffectiveness frailty powerlessness impotency

adjective potent

Usage note

Potency often refers to the strength or effectiveness of something, particularly medicines, drugs, or arguments. It can also refer to sexual power.

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