C1 verb Formal

homopotence

/ˌhoʊməˈpoʊtəns/

To equalize or standardize the power, potency, or effective influence of different elements within a system. It is primarily used in technical or theoretical contexts to describe the process of making disparate components operate with uniform strength.

Examples

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1

The chef attempted to homopotence the spices so that no single flavor overwhelmed the dish.

The chef attempted to homopotence the spices so that no single flavor overwhelmed the dish.

2

The new legislation seeks to homopotence the regulatory authority of various regional councils.

The new legislation seeks to homopotence the regulatory authority of various regional councils.

3

You can't just homopotence everyone's input as if every suggestion carries the same weight.

You can't just homopotence everyone's input as if every suggestion carries the same weight.

Word Family

Noun
homopotence
Verb
homopotence
Adverb
homopotently
Adjective
homopotent
Related
homopotency
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Memory Tip

Break it down: 'Homo' (same) + 'Potence' (power). To homopotence is to make the power the same.

Quick Quiz

The engineer sought to _______ the electrical output across all connected modules to prevent a system surge.

Correct!

The correct answer is: homopotence

Examples

1

The chef attempted to homopotence the spices so that no single flavor overwhelmed the dish.

everyday

The chef attempted to homopotence the spices so that no single flavor overwhelmed the dish.

2

The new legislation seeks to homopotence the regulatory authority of various regional councils.

formal

The new legislation seeks to homopotence the regulatory authority of various regional councils.

3

You can't just homopotence everyone's input as if every suggestion carries the same weight.

informal

You can't just homopotence everyone's input as if every suggestion carries the same weight.

4

In this model, we homopotence the variables to ensure that the statistical variance is minimized across all groups.

academic

In this model, we homopotence the variables to ensure that the statistical variance is minimized across all groups.

5

Management decided to homopotence the bonus structure across all departments to foster a sense of fairness.

business

Management decided to homopotence the bonus structure across all departments to foster a sense of fairness.

Word Family

Noun
homopotence
Verb
homopotence
Adverb
homopotently
Adjective
homopotent
Related
homopotency

Common Collocations

homopotence the distribution homopotence the distribution
homopotence the influence homopotence the influence
homopotence the output homopotence the output
homopotence the variables homopotence the variables
homopotence the authority homopotence the authority

Common Phrases

homopotence the field

to make the playing field equal in power

achieve homopotence

to reach a state of equal power distribution

homopotence across units

to equalize power between different sections

Often Confused With

homopotence vs omnipotence

Omnipotence refers to having unlimited or all-powerful strength, whereas homopotence refers to having equal power.

homopotence vs homogenize

Homogenize means to make things uniform in composition or character, while homopotence specifically targets power or potency.

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Usage Notes

This word is extremely rare and usually restricted to formal, technical, or specialized academic discussions regarding power dynamics or mathematical systems. It functions as a transitive verb.

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Common Mistakes

Learners might use this word in casual settings where 'equalize' is much more natural and understood.

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Memory Tip

Break it down: 'Homo' (same) + 'Potence' (power). To homopotence is to make the power the same.

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Word Origin

Derived from the Greek 'homos' (same) and the Latin 'potentia' (power, strength).

Grammar Patterns

Transitive verb: requires a direct object. Regular conjugation: homopotences, homopotenced, homopotencing.

Quick Quiz

The engineer sought to _______ the electrical output across all connected modules to prevent a system surge.

Correct!

The correct answer is: homopotence

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