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Pronunciation / Transliteration: ˈvɪʁkzaːm
"Dieses Medikament ist sehr wirksam."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
Having great power, influence, or effect.
"The potent combination of ingredients made the medicine highly effective." - 2
Capable of producing a strong physical or chemical effect.
"The potent drug was prescribed for severe pain relief."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The word 'potent' originates from the Latin 'potens', meaning 'powerful' or 'able'. It entered Middle English through Old French in the late 14th century, retaining its meaning related to strength and effectiveness.
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puissant
Transliteration: pɥi.zɑ̃
"Cette combinaison est très puissante."
wirksam
Transliteration: ˈvɪʁkzaːm
"Dieses Medikament ist sehr wirksam."
potente
Transliteration: poˈtɛnte
"Questa medicina è molto potente."
potente
Transliteration: poˈtente
"Este medicamento es muy potente."
potente
Transliteration: poˈtẽ.tʃi
"Este remédio é muito potente."
शक्तिशाली
Transliteration: shaktishali
"यह दवा बहुत शक्तिशाली है।"
强效的
Transliteration: qiángxiào de
"这种药物非常强效。"
강력한
Transliteration: gangnyeokhan
"이 약은 매우 강력합니다."
強力な
Transliteration: kyōryoku na
"この薬は非常に強力です。"
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