Potentiality

usgb/pəˌtenʃiˈæləti/
noun

The capacity to become or do something in the future. It's like a hidden power or opportunity.

The small business has a huge potentiality for growth.
Visual representation of "potentiality" - The capacity to become or do something in the future. It's like a hidden power or opportunity.

Often appears as...

  • potentiality for
  • potentiality of

Usage tips

Formal

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Future Focus

Use 'potentiality' when discussing something that has a promising future or latent qualities.

Illustration for Future Focus
Her innovative ideas hold great potentiality.
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Hidden Qualities

'Potentiality' often implies qualities or abilities not yet seen but possible under the right circumstances.

Illustration for Hidden Qualities
The potentiality of this invention hasn’t been fully realized.
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Optimistic Tone

The word 'potentiality' has a positive connotation, suggesting optimism about the future of a person or thing.

Illustration for Optimistic Tone
He speaks of the potentiality of renewable energy with much enthusiasm.
Visual representation of the word "Potentiality"

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