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potential

/pəˈtɛnʃəl/noun, adjective3 syllables

Potential means: the difference in electrical charge between two points in a circuit expressed in volts.

Synonyms for potential15

noun, as in the difference in electrical charge between two points in a circuit expressed in volts

electric potential, potential difference, potential drop, voltage

noun, as in the inherent capacity for coming into being

potentiality, potency

adjective, as in existing in possibility

possible, latent

adjective, as in expected to become or be; in prospect

likely, prospective

also used for potential

noumenon, spirit, noumenal, spiritual, virtual

Includes material from Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Opposites of potential

actual

What does potential mean?4

noun

1

the difference in electrical charge between two points in a circuit expressed in volts

2

the inherent capacity for coming into being

adjective

1

existing in possibility“a potential problem”

2

expected to become or be; in prospect“potential clients”

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

What rhymes with potential?14

three syllables

essentialsequentialprudential

five syllables

experiential
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Potential in a sentence

  • With that attitude, you will alienate all of your potential allies.AlanF_US
  • Socialism has potential and good intentions, but it rarely works in practice.DJ_Saidez
  • Criminals, animals, and other potential dangers can be concealed by darkness.CM
  • These costs include potential health hazards, poor aesthetics, or reduction in home values.CM
  • Jews do not actively seek out converts, and even attempt to dissuade potential converts.shekitten
  • Adriano's star potential was recognized by his mentor, who offered to train him further.Amastan
  • Adriano's star potential was clear to his parents, who supported his dreams.Amastan
  • Be cautious near the well, it's a potential hazard.Amastan

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Forms of potential

as a noun

plural
potentials