<p><strong>Adjective</strong></p><ul><li>powerful; mighty: a potent fighting force.</li><li>cogent; persuasive: Several potent arguments were in his favor.</li><li>producing powerful physical or chemical effects: a potent drug.</li><li>having or exercising great power or influence: a potent factor in the economy.</li><li>(of a male) capable of sexual intercourse.</li></ul><p><strong>Synonyms</strong></p><ul><li>puissant</li><li>strong</li><li>influential</li></ul><p><strong>Antonyms</strong></p><ul><li>weak</li><li>ineffectual</li></ul>