potential

noun
pəˈten.ʃəl

Meaning

Having or showing the capacity to become or develop into something in the future.
having possibility; capable of development; latent
Having the capacity to develop into something in the future; latent ability.

Example Sentences

The potential for innovation is immense.

She has great potential to become a successful artist.

She has great potential to become a successful leader.

Example Expressions

untapped potential

Synonyms

possibility, capability, possible, latent, prospective, promising, capacity, promise, ability
Entry 1
possibility, capability
Entry 2
possible, latent, prospective, promising
Entry 3
possibility, capability, capacity, promise, ability

Antonyms

impossibility, limitation, actual, realized, kinetic, incapacity, inability
Entry 1
impossibility, limitation
Entry 2
actual, realized, kinetic
Entry 3
limitation, incapacity, inability

Collocations

potential candidate, potential problem, potential energy, great potential, human potential, full potential, untapped potential
Entry 2
potential candidate, potential problem, potential energy
Entry 3
great potential, human potential, full potential, untapped potential

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Something light, thin, and delicate, like a fine fabric or cobweb.

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