potentiality

• Nom désignant une capacité innée à se développer ou une tendance latente qui peut être réalisée ou actualisée.

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.

   Potentialité

   • 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.

   Synonymescapabilitycapacitypossibilitypotentialpromiseprospect

   Antonymesactuality

2. Aptitude for developmentC1formal

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

   Potentialité (aptitude au développement)

   • 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.

   Synonymesaptitudecapabilitycapacitypossibilitypotentialpromise