Definition of Potential

1. Noun. The inherent capacity for coming into being.

Exact synonyms: Potency, Potentiality
Generic synonyms: Possibility, Possibleness
Specialized synonyms: Latency, Chance, Prospect
Attributes: Possible

2. Adjective. Existing in possibility. "Possible uses of nuclear power"
Exact synonyms: Possible
Attributes: Potency, Potentiality
Similar to: Latent
Derivative terms: Possibility, Possibility, Possibleness, Potency
Antonyms: Actual

3. Noun. The difference in electrical charge between two points in a circuit expressed in volts.

4. Adjective. Expected to become or be; in prospect. "Potential clients"
Exact synonyms: Likely
Similar to: Prospective
Derivative terms: Likeliness, Potency, Potentiality

Definition of Potential

1. a. Being potent; endowed with energy adequate to a result; efficacious; influential.

2. n. Anything that may be possible; a possibility; potentially.

Definition of Potential

1. [n -S]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Potential

potcher
potchers
potches
potching
pote
poted
poteen
poteens
potence
potences
potencies
potency
potent
potentate
potentates
potential (current term)
potentialities
potentiality
potentially
potentials
potential difference
potential divider
potential drop
potential energy
potential unit
potentiate
potentiated
potentiates
potentiating
potentiation

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