Potentional vs. Potential

Edited by Huma Saeed || By Sawaira Riaz || Updated on September 14, 2023
"Potentional" is an incorrect spelling. "Potential" is the correct spelling, referring to the possibility or capacity for growth or development.

Which is correct: Potentional or Potential
How to spell Potential?

Potentional is Incorrect

Potential is Correct
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Key Differences
Avoid adding the unnecessary "ion" in the middle.

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Sep 13, 2023
Think of "Potential" as having the potential to be "potent."

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Sep 13, 2023
"Potential" is like "potent tea," without the "tea" at the end.

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Sep 13, 2023
Remember the root word "potent" when thinking of "Potential."

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Associate the word with "potential energy" from physics.

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Potentional and Potential Definitions
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Potential
Potential describes something possible, as opposed to actual.
She has potential as an artist.

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Potential
Potential relates to the latent qualities or abilities that may be developed.
The region has the potential for economic growth.

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Potential
Potential refers to the inherent capacity for coming into being.
The seed has the potential to become a tree.

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Potential
Potential can signify the maximum amount that something can develop.
He hasn't reached his full potential yet.

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Potential
Capable of being but not yet in existence; latent or undeveloped
A potential problem.
A substance with many potential uses.

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Potential
(Grammar) Of, relating to, or being a verbal construction with auxiliaries such as may or can; for example, it may snow.

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Potential
The inherent ability or capacity for growth, development, or future success
An investment with a lot of potential.
A singer who has the potential to become a major star.

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Potential
The possibility that something might happen or result from given conditions
A tense situation with the potential to turn into a riot.
Farming practices that increase the potential for the erosion of topsoil.

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Potential
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.

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Potential
(physics) The gravitational potential: the radial (irrotational, static) component of a gravitational field, also known as the Newtonian potential or the gravitoelectric field.

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Potential
(physics) 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.

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Potential
(grammar) A verbal construction or form stating something is possible or probable.

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Potential
(grammar) Referring to a verbal construction of form stating something is possible or probable.

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Potential
Being potent; endowed with energy adequate to a result; efficacious; influential.

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Potential
Existing in possibility, not in actuality.
Potential existence means merely that the thing may be at ome time; actual existence, that it now is.

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Potential
In the theory of gravitation, or of other forces acting in space, a function of the rectangular coordinates which determine the position of a point, such that its differential coefficients with respect to the coördinates are equal to the components of the force at the point considered; - also called potential function, or force function. It is called also Newtonian potential when the force is directed to a fixed center and is inversely as the square of the distance from the center.

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Potential
The energy of an electrical charge measured by its power to do work; hence, the degree of electrification as referred to some standard, as that of the earth; electro-motive force.

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Potential
The difference in electrical charge between two points in a circuit expressed in volts

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Potential
Existing in possibility;
A potential problem
Possible uses of nuclear power

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Potential
Expected to become or be; in prospect;
Potential clients
Expected income

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Potential
Potential is the possibility of something happening or of someone doing something in the future.
There's a potential threat of rain tomorrow.

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FAQs
Why is it called Potential?
It's called "Potential" from the Latin word "potentialis," meaning "possible," related to "potentia" meaning "power."

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What is the pronunciation of Potential?
"Potential" is pronounced as /pəˈtɛnʃəl/.

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Which vowel is used before Potential?
The vowel "e" is used before the "tial" in "Potential."

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Is Potential a negative or positive word?
"Potential" is neutral, but often used in a positive context.

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What is the verb form of Potential?
"Potential" is not a verb, but "potentiate" is a related verb.

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What is the plural form of Potential?
The word "Potential" does not have a typical plural form. However, in some contexts, you might encounter "potentials."

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Which preposition is used with Potential?
"For" and "of" are commonly used with "Potential," depending on the context.

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Which article is used with Potential?
Both "a" and "the" can be used with "Potential" based on context.

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Which conjunction is used with Potential?
Any conjunction like "and," "but," or "or" can be used with "Potential" based on the sentence structure.

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What is the first form of Potential?
The word "Potential" does not have verb forms.

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What is the second form of Potential?
Similarly, "Potential" doesn't have a second form as it's

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Sep 13, 2023
Which determiner is used with Potential?
Determiners like "a," "the," "his," "her," "its," "our," and "their" can be used with "Potential."

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Is Potential a noun or adjective?
"Potential" can be both a noun and an adjective.

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Is the word Potential imperative?
No, "Potential" is not a verb and can't be used in the imperative mood.

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What is the stressed syllable in Potential?
The second syllable, "ten," is stressed.

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Is Potential an abstract noun?
Yes, "Potential" can be considered an abstract noun when referring to a quality or capacity not yet realized.

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What is another term for Potential?
Another term for "Potential" could be "possibility" or "capacity."

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What is the opposite of Potential?
The opposite might be "actual" or "realized."

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Is Potential a vowel or consonant?
"Potential" is a word containing both vowels and consonants.

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Is the Potential term a metaphor?
Not inherently, but it can be used metaphorically in specific contexts.

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What part of speech is Potential?
"Potential" can be both a noun and an adjective.

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