potential applies to what does not yet have existence or effect but is likely soon to have.

In physics, a potential may refer to the scalar potential or to the vector potential. In either case, it is a field defined in space, from which many important physical properties may be derived.

POTENTIAL definition: 1. possible when the necessary conditions exist: 2. someone's or something's ability to develop…. Learn more.

POTENTIAL definition: possible, as opposed to actual. See examples of potential used in a sentence.

The inherent ability or capacity for growth, development, or future success: an investment with a lot of potential; a singer who has the potential to become a major star.

If you say that someone or something has potential for doing a particular thing, you mean that it is possible they may do it. If there is the potential for something, it may happen.

If you can describe something as possible but not yet actual, choose the adjective potential. Companies try to reach potential customers through advertising.

• She may not be a great violinist yet but she has potential. • He's young but he shows a lot of potential. • Stephen is a player with real potential. • One of their children has the potential to …

Definition of potential noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. [uncountable] the possibility of something happening or being developed or used. potential for doing something …

Potential can refer to intellectual, physical, or creative abilities, as well as the capacity to perform certain tasks or activities. It can be innate or acquired through education, training, or experience.