potent

¹po·tent

adj \ˈpō-t^ənt\

Definition of POTENT

1

: having or wielding force, authority, or influence : powerful

2

: achieving or bringing about a particular result : effective

3

a : chemically or medicinally effective <a potent vaccine> b : rich in a characteristic constituent <a potent drink>

4

: able to copulate —usually used of the male

— po·tent·ly adverb

Origin of POTENT

Middle English, from Latin potent-, potens (present participle of posse to be able), from Latin potis, pote able; akin to Gothic brūthfaths bridegroom, Greek posis husband, Sanskrit pati master

First Known Use: 15th century