English word potent comes from Latin sum ((copulative) I am, exist, have (with dative).), Latin -ius, Proto-Indo-European *pótis (Husband. Master, ruler.)
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| sum | Latin (lat) | (copulative) I am, exist, have (with dative). |
| -ius | Latin (lat) | Genitive suffix for some irregular pronouns. Forming adjectives from nouns. |
| *pótis | Proto-Indo-European (ine-pro) | Husband. Master, ruler. |
| *potis | Proto-Italic (itc-pro) | |
| potis | Latin (lat) | Able, capable, possible. |
| possum | Latin (lat) | I am able, can. |
| potent | English (eng) | (of a male) Able to procreate.. Being effective, causing body effects.. Having a sharp or offensive taste.. Possessing strength.. Very powerful or effective. (obsolete) A prince; a potentate.. (obsolete) A staff or crutch.. (tincture) A heraldic fur formed by a regular tessellation of blue and white T shapes. |