🌱potential

noun, adjective
/pəˈtɛnʃəl/

Meaning

Having the capacity to develop into something in the future; latent ability.
having possibility; capable of development; latent
Having or showing the capacity to become or develop into something in the future.

Example Sentences

She has great potential to become a successful leader.

She has great potential to become a successful artist.

The potential for innovation is immense.

Example Expressions

untapped potential

Synonyms

possibility, capability, capacity, promise, ability, possible, latent, prospective, promising
Entry 1
possibility, capability, capacity, promise, ability
Entry 2
possible, latent, prospective, promising
Entry 3
possibility, capability

Antonyms

limitation, incapacity, inability, actual, realized, kinetic, impossibility
Entry 1
limitation, incapacity, inability
Entry 2
actual, realized, kinetic
Entry 3
impossibility, limitation

Collocations

great potential, human potential, full potential, untapped potential, potential candidate, potential problem, potential energy
Entry 1
great potential, human potential, full potential, untapped potential
Entry 2
potential candidate, potential problem, potential energy

More Example Sentences

The fear of failure limits our potential.

Have you considered the potential bias in these results?

Just think about it - the risk is low and the potential gain is much higher.

As a potential challenge, I have identified the risk of delays in data collection.

Your argument is solid, but you should have anticipated and addressed potential counterarguments.

I believe that the essence of leadership is inspiring people and helping them realize their potential.

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