potential

• Описывает то, что возможно или вероятно произойдет в будущем; также используется для описания врожденных качеств, которые могут развиться.

Describes something that is possible or likely to happen in the future; also used to describe inherent qualities that may develop.

1. Possible or likelyB1formal

   Having the capacity to become or develop into something in the future.

   Потенциальный

   • We identified several potential risks in the project.
   • She is a potential candidate for the job.
   • The company is looking at potential new markets.

   Синонимыdormanteventualfutureinherentlatentlikelypossibleprobableprospective

   Антонимыactualcurrentexistentreal

2. Capable of beingB1formal

   Existing in possibility; not yet realized or actual.

   Потенциальный

   • The potential benefits of the treatment are significant.
   • He has potential talent as a musician.
   • The potential impact of climate change is enormous.

   Синонимыbuddingconceivabledormanteventualimplicitinherentlatentpossibleprospectiveunrealized

   Антонимыactualeffectivereal

• Существительное, обозначающее врождённую способность, возможность или потенциал для роста, развития или будущего успеха.

A noun referring to the inherent capacity, ability, or possibility for growth, development, or future success.

неисчисляемое

1. Possibility or capabilityB1formal

   The inherent ability or capacity for growth, development, or future success.

   Потенциал

   • She has great potential as a leader.
   • The new technology has the potential to change the industry.
   • He realized his full potential after years of training.

   Синонимыaptitudecapabilitycapacitychancefuturelikelihoodpossibilitypotentialitypromise

   Антонимыimpotenceinabilityincapabilityincapacity

2. Latent qualitiesB1formal

   Qualities or abilities that may be developed and lead to future success or usefulness.

   Потенциал

   • The young athlete shows enormous potential.
   • The company is investing in employees with high potential.
   • The land has potential for development into a park.

   Синонимыcapabilitycapacitypossibilitypotentialitypromise

   Антонимыinabilityincapacityineptitude