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potential

/pəˈtɛnʃəl/ adjective B2
  1. Existing in possibility, not in actuality.
  2. irrotational
  3. irrotational (see potential flow on Wikipedia)
  4. Referring to a verbal construction of form stating something is possible or probable.
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Anticipating a potential notification divides their attention, meaning they are never fully immersed in their academic coursework.
The Myth of Multitasking, p. 1 · C1
The sudden proliferation of these remarkable performances demonstrated a fascinating phenomenon regarding human potential and collective sports psychology.
Shattering the Impossible: The Four-Minute Mile, p. 1 · C1
The creation of this definitive reference work demonstrates the incredible potential of distributed intellectual labor and shared academic dedication.
A Dictionary Built by the People, p. 1 · C1
We transition inevitably from a state of joyful selection to one of onerous deliberation, burdened heavily by the weight of potential miscalculation.
The Tyranny of Choice, p. 1 · C2

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