potent UK /ˈpəʊt(ə)nt/US /ˈpoʊt(ə)nt/adjective 5noun 3forms 3 adjective5 •Powerful; possessing power; effective.harsh and potent injuries — 1611 •Possessing authority or influence; persuasive, convincing.Moses once more his potent rod extends. — 1667 •Possessing strong physical or chemical properties. •Able to procreate. •Able to differentiate. noun3 •A heraldic fur formed by a regular tessellation of blue and white T shapes. •(no longer used) A prince; a potentate.Cry, havock , kings! back to the stained field, You equal potents — 1596 •(no longer used) A staff or crutch. formspotents · more potent · most potent