C1 adjective Neutral

potential

/pəˈtenʃl/

Describes something that is currently latent or possible but has not yet been realized or manifested. It refers to qualities or abilities that may develop into something significant in the future given the right conditions.

Beispiele

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1

We should consider the potential risks before we decide to buy that old house.

We should consider the possible future risks before we decide to buy that old house.

2

The committee must evaluate the potential implications of the new policy on local communities.

The committee must evaluate the likely future effects of the new policy on local communities.

3

Watch out, that broken branch is a potential hazard for anyone walking by.

Watch out, that broken branch is a possible future danger for anyone walking by.

Wortfamilie

Nomen
potentiality
Adverb
potentially
Adjektiv
potential
Verwandt
potency
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Merkhilfe

Think of a 'pot' of water on a cold stove. It has the 'potential' to boil, but it needs the heat of action to make it happen.

Schnelles Quiz

The investors are looking for startups with high ___ for global expansion.

Richtig!

Die richtige Antwort ist: potential

Beispiele

1

We should consider the potential risks before we decide to buy that old house.

everyday

We should consider the possible future risks before we decide to buy that old house.

2

The committee must evaluate the potential implications of the new policy on local communities.

formal

The committee must evaluate the likely future effects of the new policy on local communities.

3

Watch out, that broken branch is a potential hazard for anyone walking by.

informal

Watch out, that broken branch is a possible future danger for anyone walking by.

4

Further research is required to explore the potential impact of soil salinity on crop yields.

academic

Further research is required to explore the latent or possible impact of soil salinity on crop yields.

5

Our marketing strategy targets potential customers who have shown interest in sustainable products.

business

Our marketing strategy targets prospective customers who have shown interest in sustainable products.

Wortfamilie

Nomen
potentiality
Adverb
potentially
Adjektiv
potential
Verwandt
potency

Häufige Kollokationen

potential threat a possible danger that might happen
potential benefit a possible advantage that could be gained
potential candidate someone who might be suitable for a role
potential source a possible place where something originates
potential conflict a situation that might turn into a disagreement

Häufige Phrasen

reach one's full potential

to achieve everything that one is capable of

untapped potential

abilities or resources that have not yet been used

potential for growth

the possibility of increasing in size or value

Wird oft verwechselt mit

potential vs possible

'Possible' simply means something can happen, while 'potential' implies a latent power or capacity for development.

potential vs potent

'Potent' means powerful or effective in the present, whereas 'potential' refers to power that is not yet active.

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Nutzungshinweise

As an adjective, 'potential' always precedes the noun it modifies. It is heavily used in academic writing to discuss hypotheses or theoretical outcomes.

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Häufige Fehler

Learners often use the adverb 'potentially' when the adjective 'potential' is required before a noun, or they confuse it with the noun form which refers to a person's inherent ability.

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Merkhilfe

Think of a 'pot' of water on a cold stove. It has the 'potential' to boil, but it needs the heat of action to make it happen.

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Wortherkunft

Derived from the Late Latin 'potentialis', from Latin 'potentia' meaning 'power' or 'force'.

Grammatikmuster

Attributive adjective: always used before a noun (e.g., 'potential problem'). Modified by adverbs of degree: 'highly potential' or 'extremely potential'.
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Kultureller Kontext

In many English-speaking cultures, especially in education and business, identifying and nurturing 'potential' is seen as a vital path to success.

Schnelles Quiz

The investors are looking for startups with high ___ for global expansion.

Richtig!

Die richtige Antwort ist: potential

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