Antonyms for potential
pəˈtɛn ʃəlpo·ten·tial

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1. potential

   Antonyms:
   actual, explicit, developed, objective, real, express

   Synonyms:
   possible, implicit, undeveloped, germinative, immanent, virtual

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1. • Possibility

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1. potential, potentiality, potencynoun

   the inherent capacity for coming into being

   Antonyms:
   actual, effective, retrospective, existent

   Synonyms:
   potence, potency, potentiality, voltage, authorization, strength, effectiveness, potential difference, capableness, potential drop, say-so, capability, dominance, authority, authorisation, electric potential

2. electric potential, potential, potential difference, potential drop, voltageadjective

   the difference in electrical charge between two points in a circuit expressed in volts

   Antonyms:
   retrospective, actual, effective, existent

   Synonyms:
   potency, potentiality, potential difference, electromotive force, voltage, potential drop, emf, electric potential

3. potential, possibleadjective

   existing in possibility

   "a potential problem"; "possible uses of nuclear power"

   Antonyms:
   existent, actual, effective, retrospective

   Synonyms:
   possible, likely

4. likely, potentialadjective

   expected to become or be; in prospect

   "potential clients"

   Antonyms:
   effective, retrospective, existent, actual

   Synonyms:
   possible, likely, probable

How to use potential in a sentence?

1. Milwaukee Brewers:

   Potential repercussions extend beyond any player seeking a thirst-quencher to his family, teammates, opponents and even the sports ability to continue. Part of the motivation for good behavior might be the same thing that drives most things in baseball wins and losses. The defending NL East champion Braves were rocked at the start of camp by the positive tests. Their setback underscored the new weight of the annual preseason mantra, If we can stay healthy.... I think we all recognize that the team that is hit the least hard by the virus, thats able to keep themselves healthy out there, is going to have the best chance to compete, Houston Astros James Click Click said. For a major leaguer, its counterintuitive : Avoid crowds. Teamwork can help players adopt an appropriately low-key lifestyle. I just make Christian Yelich get me everything, man.

2. Joe Biden:

   It’s simply wrong. I said last year, especially to our younger transgender Americans, I’ll always have you back as your president so you can be yourself and reach your God given potential.

3. Peter Spiro:

   These guys are freelancing, for these purposes I don't see them as private individuals except that because they are members of Congress it actually has greater potential to interfere with the successful undertaking of negotiations. It actually cuts the other way.

4. James Comer:

   The potential for abuse is very high, the EAC is supposed to be a watchdog, but it turns out it has been a bad actor, spending large sums of money with little transparency.

5. Urs Eiholzer:

   Regular physical activity is crucial for children, it benefits perception, language, emotional skills, social behavior, in short intellectual development. Children with good motor skills can move around with greater precision, reducing the risk of accidents and developing sporting potential.

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