potential 1
adjectivedomain: all adj
Princeton WordNet [ver.3.1]
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EnglishDefinition
existing in possibility
Examples
- 1.possible uses of nuclear power
- 2.a potential problem
Synonyms
- possible 2
existing in possibility
Pertainym (pertains to noun)
potentially 1
adverb
with a possibility of becoming actual
Attribute
potential 1
noun
the inherent capacity for coming into being
EnglishAntonym
actual 1
adjective
presently existing in fact and not merely potential or possible
Derivationally related form
potency 3
noun
the inherent capacity for coming into being
Attribute
potential 1
noun
the inherent capacity for coming into being
Similar_to
latent 1
adjective
potentially existing but not presently evident or realized
