potential
/pəˈtɛnʃəl/ noun B1- A currently unrealized ability (with the most common adposition being to). · Even from a young age it was clear that she had the potential to become a great musician.
- The gravitational potential: the radial (irrotational, static) component of a gravitational field, also known as the Newtonian potential or the gravitoelectric field.
- The work (energy) required to move a reference particle from a reference location to a specified location in the presence of a force field, for example to bring a unit positive electric charge from an infinite distance to a specified point against an electric field.
- A verbal construction or form stating something is possible or probable.
Plural potentials
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Anticipating a potential notification divides their attention, meaning they are never fully immersed in their academic coursework.
The sudden proliferation of these remarkable performances demonstrated a fascinating phenomenon regarding human potential and collective sports psychology.
The creation of this definitive reference work demonstrates the incredible potential of distributed intellectual labor and shared academic dedication.
We transition inevitably from a state of joyful selection to one of onerous deliberation, burdened heavily by the weight of potential miscalculation.
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