1. (

• potential ,
• potentiality ,
• potency ,

) the inherent capacity for coming into being ;

2. (

• electric_potential ,
• potential ,
• potential_difference ,
• potential_drop ,
• voltage ,

) the difference in electrical charge between two points in a circuit expressed in volts ;

1. (

• potential ,
• possible ,

) existing in possibility; "a potential problem"; "possible uses of nuclear power" ;

2. (

• likely ,
• potential

) expected to become or be; in prospect; "potential clients" ;