Synonyms
Antonyms
Etymology

1. potential

noun. ['pəˈtɛnʃəl'] the inherent capacity for coming into being.

Etymology

  • potentialis (Latin)
  • potentia (Latin)

Rhymes with Action Potential

  • vice-presidential
  • jurisprudential
  • inconsequential
  • nonresidential
  • quintessential
  • consequential
  • providential
  • presidential
  • exponential
  • existential
  • confidential
  • residential
  • preferential
  • nonessential
  • influential
  • tangential
  • sequential
  • reverential
  • prudential
  • differential
  • deferential
  • credential
  • torrential
  • essential
  • hentschel

2. potential

adjective. ['pəˈtɛnʃəl'] existing in possibility.

Etymology

  • potentialis (Latin)
  • potentia (Latin)

3. potential

adjective. ['pəˈtɛnʃəl'] expected to become or be; in prospect.

Synonyms

Etymology

  • potentialis (Latin)
  • potentia (Latin)

6. action

noun. ['ˈækʃən'] the state of being active.

Etymology

  • accion (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • action (Old French (842-ca. 1400))

7. action

noun. ['ˈækʃən'] a process existing in or produced by nature (rather than by the intent of human beings).

Etymology

  • accion (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • action (Old French (842-ca. 1400))

8. action

noun. ['ˈækʃən'] the operating part that transmits power to a mechanism.

Etymology

  • accion (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • action (Old French (842-ca. 1400))

10. action

noun. ['ˈækʃən'] the trait of being active and energetic and forceful.

Antonyms

Etymology

  • accion (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • action (Old French (842-ca. 1400))