potentiality
UK/pәu.tenʃi'æliti/US
TOEFLB1
Definitions
n.
The state of having potential; latent capacity or possibility for development.
潜在性，潜能；发展的可能性
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedpotentialpowerful, able, capable
+
-ityrelating to, having the nature of
=potentiality
potential + -ity (state, quality) = 'the quality of being potential' — abstract latent capacity. A more formal, philosophical noun than the everyday 'potential.'
Common Collocations
- 1.human potentiality人类潜能
- 2.realize one's potentiality实现潜能
- 3.full potentiality全部潜力
Example Sentences
- 1.
Philosophers distinguish between potentiality and actuality.
- 2.
The plan recognizes the potentiality of every child to learn.