potency (
http://definr.com/potency)
n 1: possession of controlling influence; "the deterrent power of
nuclear weapons"; "the power of his love saved her"
[syn:
power,
powerfulness] [ant:
powerlessness]
2: capacity to produce strong physiological or chemical
effects: "the toxin's potency"; "the strength of the
drinks" [syn:
effectiveness,
strength]
3: the inherent capacity for coming into being [syn:
potential,
potentiality]
4: the state of being potent; a male's capacity to have sexual
intercourse