Potential meaning

What does “potential” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“potential” is a noun and adjective with 4 meanings. Its most common meaning is: the inherent capacity for coming into being.

potential

noun

the inherent capacity for coming into being
Synonymspotentiality potency
the difference in electrical charge between two points in a circuit expressed in volts
Synonymselectric potential potential difference potential drop voltage

adjective

existing in possibility
“a potential problem”
“possible uses of nuclear power”
Synonymspossible
Oppositesactual
expected to become or be; in prospect
“potential clients”
Synonymslikely

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University

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