C1 adjective خنثی

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.

مثال‌ها

3 از 5
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.

خانواده کلمه

اسم
potentiality
قید
potentially
صفت
potential
مرتبط
potency
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راهنمای حفظ

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.

آزمون سریع

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

درسته!

پاسخ صحیح این است: potential

مثال‌ها

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.

خانواده کلمه

اسم
potentiality
قید
potentially
صفت
potential
مرتبط
potency

ترکیب‌های رایج

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

عبارات رایج

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

اغلب اشتباه گرفته می‌شود با

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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نکات کاربردی

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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اشتباهات رایج

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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راهنمای حفظ

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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ریشه کلمه

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

الگوهای دستوری

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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بافت فرهنگی

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

آزمون سریع

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

درسته!

پاسخ صحیح این است: potential

عبارات مرتبط

لغات مرتبط

pale

A1

Describes something that has very little color or is much lighter than usual. It is often used to describe a person's face when they are ill or a color that is mixed with a lot of white.

lung

A1

The lungs are two organs inside your chest that you use to breathe. They bring oxygen into your body and remove carbon dioxide when you breathe out.

tropical

A1

Relating to the hot regions of the Earth near the equator. It describes weather that is very warm and wet, or plants and animals that come from these areas.

trader

A1

A trader is a person whose job is to buy and sell goods, stocks, or other items for profit. They can work in a small local market or on large international financial exchanges.

indoor

A1

Describes something that is located, happens, or is used inside a building rather than outside. It is an adjective used before a noun to talk about activities or objects protected from the weather.

threshold

A1

A threshold is the physical area at the bottom of a doorway that you step over to enter a room or building. It also refers to the level or point at which something starts to happen or changes.

tribute

A1

A tribute is something that you say, do, or give to show your respect and admiration for someone. It is often a public act used to honor a person's life, work, or memory.

elder

A1

Used to describe a person who is older than another, especially within a family. It is also used to refer to people who have a high status or more experience because of their age.

russian

A1

Relating to Russia, its people, its language, or its culture. It describes things that come from or are connected to the largest country in the world.

southeastern

A1

Located in or coming from the direction between south and east. It describes a place, a region, or a wind that is in the corner between the bottom and the right on a map.

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