Synonyms of potentiality

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• possibility
• potential
• prospect
• capability
• likelihood
• probability
• eventuality
• potency
• latency

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• reality
• certainty
• actuality

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of potentiality

Quantum Thinking As Catalyst For Innovation Quantum theory describes a reality shaped by uncertainty, potentiality and interconnection. — Carrie Anne Yu, Forbes.com, 12 Feb. 2026

The film is set in 2029, a mere three years from now, demonstrating both an optimism about the potentiality of AI and a pessimism about the city’s trajectory. — Frank Scheck, HollywoodReporter, 21 Jan. 2026

And where there is injustice and frustration, the potentialities for violence are greater. — NBC news, 12 Oct. 2025

On foot, there are no boundaries in the land, no divides, nothing but the past and the potentiality of the future. — Michael McColly, Chicago Tribune, 24 Aug. 2025