potential
adj. possible, capable of becoming, able to be n. possibility; ability; capability of being; possible energy (Electricity) | ||||
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Potential Definition from Language, Idioms & Slang Dictionaries & Glossaries
| Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) |
Potential
(n.)
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.
(n.)
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 coordinates 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.
(n.)
Anything that may be possible; a possibility; potentially.
(a.)
Existing in possibility, not in actuality.
(a.)
Being potent; endowed with energy adequate to a result; efficacious; influential.
(n.)
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.
(n.)
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 coordinates 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.
(n.)
Anything that may be possible; a possibility; potentially.
(a.)
Existing in possibility, not in actuality.
(a.)
Being potent; endowed with energy adequate to a result; efficacious; influential.
| WordNet 2.0 |
potential
Noun
1. the inherent capacity for coming into being
(synonym) potentiality, potency
(hypernym) possibility, possibleness
(hyponym) latency
(attribute) possible
2. the difference in electrical charge between two points in a circuit expressed in volts
(synonym) electric potential, potential difference, potential drop, voltage
(hypernym) electrical phenomenon
(hyponym) evoked potential
Adjective
1. existing in possibility; "a potential problem"; "possible uses of nuclear power"
(synonym) possible
(antonym) actual, existent
(similar) latent
(attribute) potentiality, potency
2. expected to become or be; in prospect; "potential clients"; "expected income"
(synonym) expected, likely
(similar) prospective
Noun
1. the inherent capacity for coming into being
(synonym) potentiality, potency
(hypernym) possibility, possibleness
(hyponym) latency
(attribute) possible
2. the difference in electrical charge between two points in a circuit expressed in volts
(synonym) electric potential, potential difference, potential drop, voltage
(hypernym) electrical phenomenon
(hyponym) evoked potential
Adjective
1. existing in possibility; "a potential problem"; "possible uses of nuclear power"
(synonym) possible
(antonym) actual, existent
(similar) latent
(attribute) potentiality, potency
2. expected to become or be; in prospect; "potential clients"; "expected income"
(synonym) expected, likely
(similar) prospective
| Shakespeare Words |
Potential
powerful
powerful
| hEnglish - advanced version |
potential
potential
\po*ten"tial\, n.
1. anything that may be possible; a possibility; potentially.
2. (math.) 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 co?rdinates 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.
3. (elec.) 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.
potential
\po*ten"tial\ (?), a. [cf. f. potentiel. see potency.] 1. being potent; endowed with energy adequate to a result; efficacious; influential. [obs.] "and hath in his effect a voice potential."
2. existing in possibility, not in actuality. "a potential hero." arlyle. potential existence means merely that the thing may be at ome time; actual existence, that it now is. w. hamilton.
potential
cautery. see under cautery.
potential
energy. (mech.) see the note under energy.
potential
mood, or
similar words(8)
resting potential
potential drop
potential energy
potential function
potential mood
electric potential
potential cautery
potential difference
potential
\po*ten"tial\, n.
1. anything that may be possible; a possibility; potentially.
2. (math.) 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 co?rdinates 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.
3. (elec.) 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.
potential
\po*ten"tial\ (?), a. [cf. f. potentiel. see potency.] 1. being potent; endowed with energy adequate to a result; efficacious; influential. [obs.] "and hath in his effect a voice potential."
2. existing in possibility, not in actuality. "a potential hero." arlyle. potential existence means merely that the thing may be at ome time; actual existence, that it now is. w. hamilton.
potential
cautery. see under cautery.
potential
energy. (mech.) see the note under energy.
potential
mood, or
similar words(8)
resting potential
potential drop
potential energy
potential function
potential mood
electric potential
potential cautery
potential difference
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potential
Anything that may be possible.
Anything that may be possible.
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Galledig
Galledig = a. potential
Galledig = a. potential
Potential Definition from Science & Technology Dictionaries & Glossaries
| BioProcess International™ Glossary |
potential (as in 'water potential' and 'cell potential')
a measure of the ability of any object or substance to draw water into itself; a cell wall that has a negative water potential will draw water into itself from an object or surroundings that has relatively positive water potential.
a measure of the ability of any object or substance to draw water into itself; a cell wall that has a negative water potential will draw water into itself from an object or surroundings that has relatively positive water potential.
| Dictionary of Automotive Terms |
Potential
An indication of the amount of available energy.
An indication of the amount of available energy.
| Electrochemistry Dictionary |
potential
See electrical potential.
See electrical potential.
Potential Definition from Business & Finance Dictionaries & Glossaries
| Glossary of petroleum Industry |
potential
the maximum volume of oil or gas that a well is capable of producing.
the maximum volume of oil or gas that a well is capable of producing.
Potential Definition from Society & Culture Dictionaries & Glossaries
| Environmental Engineering (English ver.) |
POTENTIAL
(1) (Hydrology and Hydraulics) Any of several scalar variables, each involving energy as a function of position or condition; of relevance here is the fluid potential of ground water. (2) (Water Quality) A water quality issue or problem identified by a river authority as being a potential problem, or a problem without current supporting data.
(1) (Hydrology and Hydraulics) Any of several scalar variables, each involving energy as a function of position or condition; of relevance here is the fluid potential of ground water. (2) (Water Quality) A water quality issue or problem identified by a river authority as being a potential problem, or a problem without current supporting data.
Potential Definition from Encyclopedia Dictionaries & Glossaries
| Wikipedia English - The Free Encyclopedia |
Potential
For other senses of this term, see potential (disambiguation).
In physics, a potential may refer to the scalar potential or to the vector potential. In either case, it is a field defined in space, from which many important physical properties may be derived. Leading examples are the gravitational potential and the electric potential, from which the motion of gravitating or electrically charged bodies may be obtained.
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