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Potency is the degree of strength.

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An example of a potency is a baby aspirin which is not as strong as an aspirin formulated for adults.

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noun pl. potencies

the state or quality of being potent, or the degree of this; power; strength
capacity for development; potentiality

Origin: L potentia

Also, esp. for potencysense , potence

See potency in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun pl. po·ten·cies

The quality or condition of being potent.
Inherent capacity for growth and development; potentiality.

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