potent
Latinpowerful, able, capable
Variants:potentpotensposs
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From Latin potēns (powerful, able), from posse (to be able). Centers on power and capability: potent (having great power), potential (latent power), omnipotent (all-powerful), potentate (a powerful ruler). The negative impotent means powerless. The same root gives us possible through posse.
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potential
latent ability that may develop; possible but not yet real
impossible
Not able to happen or be done; something that cannot be achieved
impotence
Lack of power or ability; male erectile dysfunction
potentiality
The capacity or potential for development
omnipotent
Having unlimited power and authority
potentate
A powerful ruler or monarch
potentiate
To enhance or increase the potency of something
impuissance
Lack of power or strength; helplessness