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potation

IPA: /pəˈteɪʃən/

KK: /pəˈteɪʃən/

noun

Definition: A drink, particularly one that is alcoholic, or the act of drinking.

Example: The potation at the celebration was enjoyed by all the guests.

potboiler

IPA: /ˈpɒtˌbaɪlə/

KK: /ˈpɑtˌboɪlər/

noun

Definition: A type of creative work, like a book or painting, that is made quickly and is often of low quality, mainly to make money.

Example: The author was criticized for writing a potboiler instead of a serious novel.

potence

IPA: /ˈpoʊtəns/

KK: /ˈpoʊtəns/

noun

Definition: The power or ability to produce an effect or result; strength or effectiveness.

Example: The potence of the medicine was evident in how quickly it worked.

potency

IPA: /ˈpoʊtənsi/

KK: /ˈpoʊtənsi/

noun

Definition: The ability or capacity of something to produce a desired effect or result; it can also refer to the potential for growth and development.

Example: The potency of the new medicine was proven in clinical trials.

potent

IPA: /ˈpoʊtənt/

KK: /ˈpoʊtnt/

adjective

Definition: Having a strong effect or influence; powerful or effective in a particular way.

Example: The medicine was potent enough to cure the illness quickly.

potentate

IPA: /ˈpoʊ.tən.teɪt/

KK: /ˈpoʊtənˌteɪt/

noun

Definition: A person who has a lot of power and authority, often ruling over others like a king or queen.

Example: The potentate made decisions that affected the entire kingdom.

potential

IPA: /pəˈtɛnʃəl/

KK: /pəˈtɛnʃəl/

adjective

Definition: Something that can happen or be developed in the future, but is not yet real or active.

Example: She has the potential to become a great artist.

noun

Definition: The ability or capacity for something to develop or grow in the future.

Example: She has a lot of potential to become a great artist.

potentially

IPA: /pəˈtɛnʃəli/

KK: /pəˈtɛnʃəli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that indicates something may happen or be true, but is not certain.

Example: The new policy could potentially improve the economy.

potentiate

IPA: /pəˈtɛnʃieɪt/

KK: /pəˈtɛnʧiˌeɪt/

transitive verb

Definition: To make something more effective or powerful, especially in a medical or biological context.

Example: The new treatment can potentiate the effects of the existing medication.

potentiated

IPA: /pəˈtɛnʃiˌeɪtɪd/

KK: /pəˈtɛnʧiˌeɪtɪd/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that has been made stronger or more effective, often through a specific process or combination.

Example: The new formula has potentiated the effects of the medication, making it more effective for patients.

verb

Definition: To make something more effective or powerful.

Example: The new treatment potentiated the effects of the medication.

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