Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
potentiation
Noun
/pəˌtɛnʃiˈeɪʃən/
Definition
The process of increasing the strength or effectiveness of something, especially in a biological or pharmacological context.
Examples
- The potentiation of the drug by interaction with another medication increased its efficacy.
- Research in neuroscience has revealed the potentiation of synaptic connections during learning processes.
- The potentiation of certain stimuli can lead to heightened responses in the nervous system.
Meaning
Potentiation refers to the enhancement of one substance’s effect by another, making it work better than it would on its own.
Synonyms
- Enhancement
- Augmentation
- Amplification
