The difference between Counterpotent and Potent

When used as nouns, counterpotent means a fur differing from potent in the arrangement of the patches: the t shapes are alternatingly upright and inverted, such that the broad side of each t touches the broad sides of the adjacent rows', and likewise with the pointed ends, whereas potent means a heraldic fur formed by a regular tessellation of blue and white t shapes.


Potent is also adjective with the meaning: possessing strength.

check bellow for the other definitions of Counterpotent and Potent

  1. Counterpotent as a noun (heraldry):

    A fur differing from potent in the arrangement of the patches: the T shapes are alternatingly upright and inverted, such that the broad side of each T touches the broad sides of the adjacent rows', and likewise with the pointed ends.

  1. Potent as an adjective:

    Possessing strength.

    Examples:

    "a potent argument"

  2. Potent as an adjective:

    Powerfully effective.

    Examples:

    "a potent medicine"

  3. Potent as an adjective:

    Having a sharp or offensive taste.

  4. Potent as an adjective (of a male):

    Able to procreate.

  5. Potent as an adjective:

    Very powerful or effective.

  1. Potent as a noun (tincture):

    A heraldic fur formed by a regular tessellation of blue and white T shapes.

  2. Potent as a noun (obsolete):

    A prince; a potentate.

    Examples:

    "rfquotek Shakespeare"

  3. Potent as a noun (obsolete):

    A staff or crutch.

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