potent
potent — adjective
1. strong enough to have a major effect or a lot of influence
strong enough to have a major effect or a lot of influence
The doctor gave Nina a potent painkiller after her knee operation.
collocation: potent painkiller
The cream is so potent that Leo uses only a tiny amount.
pattern: so potent that-clause
At the meeting, Maya made a potent case for longer lunch breaks.
Years later, that song still feels potent to many listeners.
For years, the paper has been a potent force in city politics.
- powerful
broader and more common, covering force, control, and effect
- effective
focuses on getting the wanted result
- strong
the everyday choice for force, intensity, or clear effect
- influential
fits people or groups that can shape decisions or opinions
- weak
not strong enough to make much difference
- ineffective
not producing the intended result
文法句型
potent drug
potent influence
be potent enough to + verb
so potent that-clause
用法筆記
Often used with nouns for medicine, influence, or arguments. When it describes a person or group, it usually points to influence or authority rather than physical strength.