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Potency vs Prowess - What's the difference?

potency | prowess | Related terms |

As nouns the difference between potency and prowess

is that potency is strength while prowess is skillfulness and manual ability; adroitness or dexterity.

potency

English

Noun

(potencies)
  • Strength
  • Power
  • The ability or capacity to perform something.

    • Related terms

    * potence * potent * potentate * potential * potentiality

    prowess

    English

    Noun

  • Skillfulness and manual ability; adroitness or dexterity.
  • Distinguished bravery or courage, especially in battle; heroism

    • References

    * The Oxford Paperback Dictionary fourth edition ISBN 0-19-280012-4