potential

Elementary

/pəˈtɛnʃəl/

noun
The possibility of something happening or being true

potential in a sentence

  • “He has the potential to become a great artist.”
  • “Scientists are exploring the potentials of the new drug.”
  • “The new technology has the potential to transform the industry.”
  • “The company has a lot of potential for future growth.”

What does “potential” mean?

potential (noun) means the possibility of something happening or being true. It is pronounced /pəˈtɛnʃəl/. Vocaby pairs the definition with audio and real example sentences so the word is easy to remember — and brings it back for review right before you'd forget it.

Frequently asked questions

What does "potential" mean?
potential (noun) means: The possibility of something happening or being true
How do you pronounce "potential"?
"potential" is pronounced /pəˈtɛnʃəl/ in IPA. You can tap to hear it spoken aloud in the Vocaby app.
How do you use "potential" in a sentence?
Here is "potential" used in a sentence: He has the potential to become a great artist.

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