Potentiality: meaning, definitions and examples
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potentiality
[ pəˌtɛnʃiˈæləti ]
in philosophy
The capacity to become or develop into something in the future; possibility.
Synonyms
capability, possibility, potential
Examples of usage
- The potentiality for growth and improvement in every individual is limitless.
- There is a potentiality for greatness within each of us.
in legal terms
The capacity to become or develop into something legally recognized.
Synonyms
enforceability, legitimacy, validity
Examples of usage
- The potentiality of this land for commercial development is high.
- The potentiality of the new law to bring about change is significant.
Translations
Translations of the word "potentiality" in other languages:
🇵🇹 potencialidade
🇮🇳 संभाव्यता
🇩🇪 Potenzialität
🇮🇩 potensialitas
🇺🇦 потенційність
🇵🇱 potencjalność
🇯🇵 潜在性 (せんざいせい)
🇫🇷 potentialité
🇪🇸 potencialidad
🇹🇷 potansiyellik
🇰🇷 잠재력 (잠재성)
🇸🇦 إمكانات
🇨🇿 potencialita
🇸🇰 potencialita
🇨🇳 潜力 (qiánlì)
🇸🇮 potencialnost
🇮🇸 möguleiki
🇰🇿 потенциалдылық
🇬🇪 პოტენციალობა
🇦🇿 potensiallıq
🇲🇽 potencialidad
Word origin
The word 'potentiality' originated from the Latin word 'potentialitas', which means having power or ability. It has been used in English since the 15th century to describe the inherent capacity of something to become or develop into a particular state or condition. Over the years, 'potentiality' has been widely used in philosophy, law, and various other fields to denote the possibility or capability of something. It continues to be a popular term in discussions about growth, development, and future prospects.
See also: impotent, omnipotent, potency, potential, potentiator.