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- pronunciation:
- p
ten
shl
- parts of speech:
- adjective, noun
- features:
- Word Combinations (adjective, noun), Word Parts
| part of speech: |
adjective |
| definition: |
capable of coming into existence; possible; latent.
They viewed the neighboring country's build up of weapons as a potential threat.
- synonyms:
- latent, possible
- antonyms:
- actual
- similar words:
- dormant, likely, probable, prospective, quiescent
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| related words: |
latent, paper |
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
possibility or promise.
Tempers flared, and it was clear that there was potential for violence to break out.Other companies weren't interested, but this one believed the idea had potential.- synonyms:
- promise
- similar words:
- capability, likelihood, possibility, power, prospect
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| definition 2: |
a certain skill or ability that may become developed.
The coach could see that this inexperienced athlete had great potential as a ball player.- synonyms:
- aptitude, capability, capacity, promise
- similar words:
- ability, faculty, gift, talent
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| definition 3: |
in an electrical circuit, the difference between the charge at one point and that at another point, which difference results in a flow of current.
- synonyms:
- charge
- similar words:
- tension
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| related words: |
aptitude, candidate, charge |
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