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potentiality

 

[ pəˌtɛnʃiˈæləti ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

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.
Context #2 | Noun

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

Etymology

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.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #17,841, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.