noun. The state of being potential.

noun. undefined

noun. Inherent capacity for growth, development, or coming into existence.

noun. Something possessing such capacity.

noun. The state of being potential; mere being without actualization; the state of being capable of development into actuality: as, to exist in potentiality: opposed to entelechy.

noun. A potential state, quality, or relation; the inherent capability of developing some actual state or quality; possibility of development in some particular direction; capability; possibility.

noun. A potential being; a being, or capacity for existence, not yet actualized, but which may be developed into actuality.

noun. The quality or state of being potential; possibility, not actuality; inherent capability or disposition, not actually exhibited.

noun. The quality of being, or having potential.

noun. An inherent capacity for growth or development.

noun. An aptitude amenable to development; capability.

noun. an aptitude that may be developed

noun. the inherent capacity for coming into being

"He felt a sharp gradation between himself and his shipmates, and was wise enough to realize that the difference lay in potentiality rather than achievement."

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