POTENTIALITY Synonyms: 12 Similar and Opposite Words

potentiality

noun

pə-ˌten(t)-shē-ˈa-lə-tē

as in possibility

something that can develop or become actual would like to see a colony on the moon as an actuality and not merely a potentiality

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Recent Examples on the Web Stimson, while emphasizing the peace-time potentiality of the new force, made clear that much research must be undertaken to effect full peacetime application of its principles. —

Merrie Monteagudo, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Aug. 2023 Dolfino explained his interest in the education industry in this way stems from the potentialities higher education often affords. —

Steven Aquino, Forbes, 9 Mar. 2023 He was immediately captivated by the potentiality of computer software to do good in the world, citing Steve Jobs and Mark Zuckerberg’s respective journeys to connect people via technology. —

Steven Aquino, Forbes, 13 Feb. 2023 That could also determine whether there are charges in connection with the other statutes there -- potentiality (ph). —

ABC News, 28 Aug. 2022 See all Example Sentences for potentiality

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