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"Potential" Definition

noun

Grammar A potential verb form.
Physics The work required to move a unit of positive charge, a magnetic pole, or an amount of mass from a reference point to a designated point in a static electric, magnetic, or gravitational field; potential energy.
See potential difference.
Something possessing the capacity for growth or development.
The inherent ability or capacity for growth, development, or coming into being.

adjective

Capable of being but not yet in existence; latent: a potential problem.
Grammar Of, relating to, or being a verbal construction with auxiliaries such as may or can; for example, it may snow.
Having possibility, capability, or power.
Existing in possibility capable of development into actuality .
Expressing possibility.

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