POTENTIALITY Synonyms: 12 Similar and Opposite Words

potentiality

noun

pə-ˌten(t)-shē-ˈa-lə-tē

Definition of potentiality

as in possibility

something that can develop or become actual would like to see a colony on the moon as an actuality and not merely a potentiality

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Recent Examples of potentiality Quantum Thinking As Catalyst For Innovation Quantum theory describes a reality shaped by uncertainty, potentiality and interconnection. — Carrie Anne Yu, Forbes.com, 12 Feb. 2026 The film is set in 2029, a mere three years from now, demonstrating both an optimism about the potentiality of AI and a pessimism about the city’s trajectory. — Frank Scheck, HollywoodReporter, 21 Jan. 2026 And where there is injustice and frustration, the potentialities for violence are greater. — NBC news, 12 Oct. 2025 On foot, there are no boundaries in the land, no divides, nothing but the past and the potentiality of the future. — Michael McColly, Chicago Tribune, 24 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for potentiality

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This discovery establishes a new way to couple mechanical motion and electricity at the smallest scales, opening new possibilities for molecular electronics.

— Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 24 Oct. 2026
Over the summer, Zuckerberg shared with Meta advisors his plans to relocate outside California to avoid the possibility of a significant reduction in his control over the company as a result of selling enough stock to fund a 5% tax.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2026

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