potential - Similar and Opposite Words

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Here are the synonyms for potential , a list of similar words for potential from our thesaurus that you can use

Noun

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

Synonyms

• electric potential
• potential
• potential difference
• potential drop
• voltage

More generic

• electrical phenomenon

More specific

• evoked potential
• resting potential

Noun

the inherent capacity for coming into being

Synonyms

• potency
• potential
• potentiality

More generic

• possibility
• possibleness

More specific

• chance
• latency
• prospect

Adjective

existing in possibility

Synonyms

• possible
• potential

Related

• latent

Opposite / Antonyms

• actual

Adjective

expected to become or be; in prospect

Synonyms

• likely
• potential

Related

• prospective

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