potent

/ˈpəʊt(ə)nt/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: potents

Sense 1

Meaning · English

Powerful; possessing power; effective.

Adjective

Examples

harsh and potent injuries

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

Powerful; possessing power; effective. — Possessing authority or influence; persuasive, convincing.

Adjective

Examples

a potent argument

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 3

Meaning · English

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

Noun

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “potent” mean?

Powerful; possessing power; effective.

Is “potent” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.