Potence

Origin

From Old French potence ("power, a crutch"), from Latin potentia, from potens ("powerful"); see potent.

Full definition of potence

Noun

1. power or strength; potency
2. A stud that acts as a support of a pivot in a watch or clock

Related terms

• potency
• potent
• potentate
• potential
• potentiality

Derived terms

• idempotence
• nilpotence
• unipotence