power / potency
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power
In mathematics, the result of multiplying a number by itself several times. The exponent indicates how many times the number is used as a factor.
Zehn hoch drei ist die dritte Potenz von zehn und ergibt tausend.
Ten to the power of three is the third power of ten and equals one thousand.
power / capacity
A general term for strength, ability, power, or capacity in a particular area, e.g. economically or intellectually.
Die wirtschaftliche Potenz des Landes ist in den letzten Jahren stark gewachsen.
The country's economic power has grown significantly in recent years.
potency
A man's sexual performance, especially the ability to get an erection and have sexual intercourse.
Stress und übermäßiger Alkoholkonsum können sich negativ auf die Potenz auswirken.
Stress and excessive alcohol consumption can have a negative effect on potency.
potency
In pharmacy and homeopathy, the degree of dilution of an active substance in a carrier medium.
Das homöopathische Mittel wird in der Potenz D12 verabreicht.
The homeopathic remedy is administered in the potency D12.
You can recognize the meaning of 'Potenz' (power/potency) from the context. Numbers and the word 'hoch' (to the power of) point to mathematics. Adjectives like 'wirtschaftlich' (economic) or 'politisch' (political) point to power. Medical terms like 'D12' or 'C30' belong to pharmacy.
Die politische Potenz dieser kleinen Partei wird oft unterschätzt.
The political power of this small party is often underestimated.
In mathematics, 'Potenz' (power) is often used with the preposition 'von' (of) or in the construction 'etwas zur Potenz erheben' (to raise something to a power). The number that is raised to a power is called the 'Basis' (base).
Der Lehrer erklärte, wie man eine Zahl zur dritten Potenz erhebt.
The teacher explained how to raise a number to the third power.
In the meaning of 'Macht' (power) or 'Fähigkeit' (ability), 'Potenz' is almost always accompanied by an adjective that specifies the area. Common phrases are 'wirtschaftliche Potenz' (economic power), 'finanzielle Potenz' (financial capacity), and 'schöpferische Potenz' (creative power).
Das Unternehmen hat nicht die finanzielle Potenz, um die Konkurrenz zu übernehmen.
The company does not have the financial capacity to take over the competition.
The meaning related to dilution is purely technical language from pharmacy and especially homeopathy. It is practically not used in everyday language.
Dieses homöopathische Mittel ist in der Potenz C30 erhältlich.
This homeopathic remedy is available in the potency C30.
