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potential

po·ten·tial

UK/pəˈtɛnʃəl/ US/po(ʊ)ˈtɛnʃəl/ common
adjective (2) noun (2)

adjective

1.

existing in possibility

  • “a potential problem”
  • “possible uses of nuclear power”
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2.

expected to become or be; in prospect

  • “potential clients”
  • “expected income”
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noun

1.

the inherent capacity for coming into being

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Origin

From Late Latin potentialis, from Latin potentia (“power”), from potens (“powerful”). By surface analysis, potent + -ial.

Phrases

  • electrochemical potential
  • potential difference
  • potential energy
  • potential mood
  • potential temperature
  • potential verb
  • potential well

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