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potency

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/ˈpoʊ.tən.si/ · po-ten-cy

The capacity or power of something to produce an effect.

Meanings

nounformal

The capacity or power of something to produce an effect.

کسی چیز کی اثر کرنے کی صلاحیت یا طاقت۔

طاقت

taqat

Formal: صلاحیت

Synonyms

powercapacityeffectivenessطاقتقوتاثر

Antonyms

ineffectivenessweaknessimpotenceناتوانیکمزوریبے قدرتی

Common Collocations

  • potency of a drug
  • potency in effectiveness
  • potency of belief

Example Sentences

The potency of this medicine is quite high.

اس دوا کی طاقت کافی زیادہ ہے۔

Is dawa ki taqat kafi zyada hai.

Studies show the potency of natural remedies can vary widely.

مطالعے ظاہر کرتے ہیں کہ قدرتی علاج کی طاقت میں بڑے فرق ہو سکتے ہیں۔

Mutalay zahir karte hain ke qudrati ilaaj ki taqat mein bade farq ho sakte hain.

The potency of his arguments influenced the decision.

اس کے دلائل کی طاقت نے فیصلہ متاثر کیا۔

Us ke dalael ki taqat ne faisla mutasir kiya.

Easily Confused With

potential:Potency refers to the current power or effectiveness, while potential indicates possible future capacity.

Word Family

potent
adjectiveمؤثر
impotence
nounبے قدرتی

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'potency' as a 'power plant' generating strength.

Imagine a power plant with strong energy outputs.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

محبت کی قدر کب جانیں گے، جب دل کی طاقت سے پیار کریں گے

Muhabbat ki qadr kab jaanain ge, jab dil ki taqat se pyaar karein ge

When will they realize the value of love, when they love with the power of their heart?

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

طاقت کا اندازہ عمل سے ہوتا ہے۔

Taqat ka andaaza amal se hota hai.

The measure of power is determined by action.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "potentia" — power, ability

First known use: 15th century

The term has been used since the late Middle Ages, evolving from its Latin roots to describe various forms of power and effectiveness.