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Keroro Posted 20 years ago
Vocabulary
potential vs potentiality
hi, what is the difference between "potential" as a noun and "potentiality"?
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These two are synonyms except potential can also refer to potential mood in grammar or to mathematical function in physics etc. 1. Potential - That which is possible as opposed to actual; a possibility; spec.
- These two are synonyms except potential can also refer to potential mood in grammar or to mathematical function in physics etc.
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- Potential - That which is possible as opposed to actual; a possibility; spec.
- capacity for use or development, resources able to be used or developed.
- Something that can develop or become actual (a potential for violence) 2.
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These two are synonyms except potential can also refer to potential mood in grammar or to mathematical function in physics etc.
1. Potential - That which is possible as opposed to actual; a possibility; spec. capacity for use or development, resources able to be used or developed. Something that can develop or become actual (a potential for violence)
2. Potenti
1. Potential - That which is possible as opposed to actual; a possibility; spec. capacity for use or development, resources able to be used or developed. Something that can develop or become actual (a potential for violence)
2. Potenti
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Hello,
Can someone please tell me which word would be better word to use in this sentence?:
Adam's potential/potentiality to sin was part of the perfection of ***'s work in creating him.
And why, if it's not too much trouble?
Thank you!
Sara Schmidt
Can someone please tell me which word would be better word to use in this sentence?:
Adam's potential/potentiality to sin was part of the perfection of ***'s work in creating him.
And why, if it's not too much trouble?
Thank you!
Sara Schmidt
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