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potent

/pəʊˈtɛnt/ adjective · British & US
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What does potent mean?

adjective

Having great power or force; effective or influential. Having a strong and often unpleasant effect.

Example

"The potent medicine helped to cure the patient's illness."

Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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