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What Does Potential Mean?

Adjective

  • Possible but not yet real.
  • Having the power to do something important.

Noun

  • The ability to do something great in the future.
  • Something that can happen but hasn't happened yet.

Potential — Full Explanation

Potential means something that can happen or be really good in the future. Like if you have a seed, it has the potential to grow into a big tree.

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Potential Meaning in Other Languages

hindi
संभावना

sambhavana

क्षमता

kshamata

संभावना

sambhavana

Frequently Asked Questions About Potential

What does 'potential' mean?
'Potential' means the ability to do something or to become something in the future.
How do you pronounce 'potential'?
You pronounce 'potential' like this: puh-TEN-shul.
What is the origin of the word 'potential'?
The word 'potential' comes from the Latin word 'potentia', which means power or ability.
What is the meaning of 'potential' in Kannada?
The word 'Potential' in Kannada is 'ಸಾಧ್ಯತೆ' (Sādhyate).