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potential
[ puh-ten-shuhl ]
adjective
- possible, as opposed to actual:
the potential uses of nuclear energy.
- capable of being or becoming:
a potential danger to safety.
- Grammar. expressing possibility:
the potential subjunctive in Latin; the potential use of can in I can go.
- Archaic. potent 1.
noun
- possibility; potentiality:
an investment that has little growth potential.
Synonyms: ,
- a latent excellence or ability that may or may not be developed.
- Grammar.
- a potential aspect, mood, construction, case, etc.
- a form in the potential.
- Electricity. electric potential ( def 1 ).
- Mathematics, Physics. a type of function from which the intensity of a field may be derived, usually by differentiation.
- someone or something that is considered a worthwhile possibility:
The list of job applications has been narrowed to half a dozen potentials.
potential
/ əˈɛʃə /
adjective
- possible but not yet actual
- prenominal capable of being or becoming but not yet in existence; latent
- grammar (of a verb or form of a verb) expressing possibility, as English may and might
- an archaic word for potent 1
noun
- latent but unrealized ability or capacity
Jones has great potential as a sales manager
- grammar a potential verb or verb form
- short for electric potential
Derived Forms
- ˈٱԳپ, adverb
Other 51Թ Forms
- ԴDzp·ٱt adjective noun
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of potential1
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of potential1
Synonym Study
Example Sentences
The takeaway: An increase in prices is an arrow moving in the wrong direction – and it represents an enormous potential liability for both Trump's political standing and his party's future electoral prospects.
Back in Derbyshire, Mr Belton says his family have considered cancelling their trip to the US due to the potential risks, but they are going to monitor how the story develops.
If convicted, they face potential jail time and orders to pay restitution.
“What do I even write about?” is a question she’s heard from both friends and potential Paper Source customers who’ve considered giving snail mail a try.
Don’t forget about potential deductions, like student loan interest, retirement contributions or business expenses if you’re self-employed.
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