Definitions for potential



Overview of noun potential

The noun potential has 2 senses? (first 1 from tagged texts)
1. (10) potential, potentiality, potency

(the inherent capacity for coming into being)

2. electric potential, potential, potential difference, potential drop, voltage

(the difference in electrical charge between two points in a circuit expressed in volts)


Overview of adj potential

The adj potential has 2 senses? (first 2 from tagged texts)
1. (7) potential, possible

(existing in possibility; "a potential problem"; "possible uses of nuclear power")

2. (6) likely, potential

(expected to become or be; in prospect; "potential clients")

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