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Noun
S:
(n)
potential
,
potentiality
,
potency
(the inherent capacity for coming into being)
S:
(n)
electric potential
,
potential
,
potential difference
,
potential drop
,
voltage
(the difference in electrical charge between two points in a circuit expressed in volts)
Adjective
S:
(adj)
potential
,
possible
(existing in possibility)
"a potential problem"; "possible uses of nuclear power"
similar to
attribute
antonym
derivationally related form
W:
(n)
potency
[Related to:
potential
] (the inherent capacity for coming into being)
W:
(n)
possibility
[Related to:
possible
] (a future prospect or potential)
"this room has great possibilities"
W:
(n)
possibility
[Related to:
possible
] (a possible alternative)
"bankruptcy is always a possibility"
W:
(n)
possibleness
[Related to:
possible
] (capability of existing or happening or being true)
"there is a possibility that his sense of smell has been impaired"
S:
(adj)
likely
,
potential
(expected to become or be; in prospect)
"potential clients"