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Potential

Puh-TEH-nshuhl

/pʌˈtɛnʃʌl/

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potential

Dictionary meaning

Existing in possibility.

Examples

  • A potential problem.

Synonyms: possible

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Ephemeral

ih-FEM-er-ul

Mellifluous

muh-LIF-loo-us

Perspicacious

pur-spi-KAY-shus

Obsequious

uhb-SEE-kwee-us

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