potent

adj 1: having the power to influence or convince; "a cogent

analysis of the problem"; "potent arguments" [syn: {cogent},

{powerful}]

2: having or wielding force or authority; "providing the ground

soldier with increasingly potent weapons" [syn: {strong}]

3: having a strong physiological or chemical effect; "a potent

toxin"; "potent liquor"; "a potent cup of tea" [syn: {strong}]

[ant: {impotent}]

4: (of a male) able to copulate [syn: {virile}] [ant: {impotent}]