potential | ||
1. | [ noun ] the inherent capacity for coming into being | |
Synonyms: | potentiality potency | |
Related terms: | possibility prospect latency | |
2. | [ adjective ] existing in possibility | |
Synonyms: | possible | |
Examples: | "a potential problem" "possible uses of nuclear poser" |
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Related terms: | actual latent | |
3. | [ adjective ] expected to become or be; in prospect | |
Synonyms: | likely expected | |
Examples: | "potential clients" "expected income" |
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Related terms: | prospective | |
4. | [ noun ] (physics,electricity) the difference in electrical charge between two points in a circuit expressed in volts | |
Synonyms: | voltage potential_difference potential_drop electric_potential | |
Related terms: | electrical_phenomenon resting_potential evoked_potential | |
Similar spelling: |
potentially potentiality potent Potentilla potentiate potently potentiation potentate patently |