potential
NOUNADJECTIVE
/pə'tɛnʃəl/
9 LETTERS · 3 SYLLABLES · STARTS WITH P
potential is a valid 9-letter word worth 11 points in Scrabble and 14 points in Words with Friends.
SCRABBLE
WORDS WITH FRIENDS
P3O1T1E1N1T1I1A1L1
3 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 =11 PTS
DOUBLE WORD → 22TRIPLE WORD → 33
MEANING
What does potential mean?
NOUN · 2 SENSES
1
The difference in electrical charge between two points in a circuit expressed in volts.
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BROADER
NARROWER
2
The inherent capacity for coming into being.
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BROADER
NARROWER
ADJECTIVE · 2 SENSES
1
Existing in possibility.
“a potential problem”
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2
Expected to become or be; in prospect.
“potential clients”
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