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potential

[puh-ten-shuhl] / pəˈtɛn ʃəl /
ADJECTIVE
promising
Synonyms
STRONGEST
hidden likely possible probable
STRONG
budding future
WEAK
abeyant conceivable dormant embryonic imaginable implied inherent latent lurking plausible prepatent quiescent thinkable undeveloped unrealized within realm of possibility
Antonyms
STRONGEST
unlikely
WEAK
helpless impossible lacking unpromising
NOUN
possibility for achievement
Synonyms
STRONGEST
ability capability capacity potentiality power
STRONG
aptitude arete wherewithal
WEAK
the makings what it takes
Antonyms
STRONGEST
impotence inability incompetence weakness
WEAK
impossible lack

Example Sentences

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A tour of the chapel for potential developers is set for Wednesday.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

The yield on the bond portfolio is 4.6% as opposed to 2.1% in 2022, giving it a much bigger cushion against any potential bond price declines.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

A rare flower has been brought back from potential extinction in Guernsey.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

The network, which would become known as Kimwolf, seemed to be using residential proxy connections to launch its attacks, giving it the potential to do massive damage.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

And less sticking means that less potential energy builds up in the fault.

From "Meltdown" by Deirdre Langeland

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.