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Potential — synonyms, potential antonyms, definition
1. potential (a)
22 synonyms
able capable circumstantial conceivable contingent dormant feasible imaginable implied inert inherent inoperative latent likely passive possible probable quiescent subject to thinkable • • •
2. potential (Noun)
23 synonyms
ability attitude capacity dynamism effectiveness efficacy efficiency electric potential energy force hope impetus intensity might possibilities potency potential difference potential drop potentiality power • • •
3 definitions
potential (Noun) — The inherent capacity for coming into being.
potential (Noun) — Energy of electrical charge measured by its power to do work; usually measured in volts.
potential (Noun) — (physics) a scalar function of position determining the amount of work required to move something against a force to infinity.
ex. "the gradient of the gravitational potential determines the local gravitational force"
3 types of
electrical phenomenon possibility possibleness
5 types
chance evoked potential latency prospect resting potential
1 see also
possible
3. potential (Adjective)
1 antonym
actual
2 definitions
potential (Adjective) — Existing in possibility.
ex. "a potential problem"
potential (Adjective) — Expected to become or be; in prospect.
ex. "potential clients"
2 see also
potency potentiality