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Potentiality

Noun CEFR C1
pəˌtɛnʃiˈælɪti

Definitions

  1. The quality of being or having potential.
  2. An instance of potential: any given possibility.
  3. An inherent capacity for growth or development.
  4. An aptitude amenable to development; capability.
  5. A possibility or capacity to be something, as opposed to an actuality describing what something actually is at present.
  6. Quantum potential.

Equivalents

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Examples

“filled with potentiality”
“A new year is filled with potentiality.”
“any and all potentialities”
“We've been prepping for years, and we like⟳ to hope⟳ that we're ready for all potentialities — as ready as one can be.”

CEFR level

C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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