potentiality

• Sustantivo que designa la cualidad de lo que existe en potencia, es decir, la capacidad o disposición innata para desarrollarse o llegar a ser algo, así como la posibilidad o aptitud latente que puede realizarse.

A noun referring to the inherent capacity for coming into being or an aptitude that may be developed.

1. C1formal

   The inherent capacity for growth, development, or coming into being.

   Potencialidad

   • The potentiality of the seed to become a tree is remarkable.
   • Scientists study the potentiality of stem cells for medical treatments.
   • The project has great potentiality for future expansion.

   Sinónimoscapabilitycapacitypossibilitypotentialpromiseprospect

   Antónimosactuality

2. Aptitude for developmentC1formal

   A natural ability or talent that may be developed in the future.

   Potencialidad

   • She has the potentiality to become a great musician.
   • The young athlete shows potentiality in multiple sports.
   • His potentiality for leadership was recognized early in his career.

   Sinónimosaptitudecapabilitycapacitypossibilitypotentialpromise