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potential

UK
/pəˈtɛnʃəl/
US
/pəˈtɛnʃəl/

Translations

potentialnoun
potentials
pl
UK
/pəˈtɛnʃəl/
US
/pəˈtɛnʃəl/
The young athlete showed great potential in becoming a professional player.
Le jeune athlète a montré un grand potentiel pour devenir joueur professionnel.
potentielphysique
The electric potential at a point in space is measured in volts.
Le potentiel électrique en un point de l'espace se mesure en volts.
Synonyms
promise
prospect
possibility
capability
latent ability
potentialadjective
UK
/pəˈtɛnʃəl/
US
/pəˈtɛnʃəl/
The potential candidate impressed the interviewers with her skills.
Le candidat potentiel a impressionné les recruteurs par ses compétences.
potentielphysique
A potential field is defined by a scalar function.
Un champ potentiel est défini par une fonction scalaire.
Synonyms
likely
possible
probable
capable
latent
imminent
prospective

Definitions

potentialnoun
The inherent ability or capacity for growth, development, or future success.
The young athlete showed great potential in becoming a professional player.
The possibility of something happening or being developed in the future.
The potential for renewable energy sources to replace fossil fuels is significant.
In physics, the amount of work needed to move a unit charge from a reference point to a specific point inside the field without producing any acceleration.
The electric potential at a point in space is measured in volts.
potentialadjective
Having or showing the capacity to develop into something in the future.
The potential candidate for the job impressed the interviewers with her skills.
Relating to potential energy or to a field of force, especially in physics.
Potential energy is converted into kinetic energy as the roller coaster descends.
Possible but not yet actual, existing, or realized.
There are several potential risks associated with the new procedure.
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