Potential - translation, pronunciation and examples
potential
possible in the future
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core meaning: possible in the future; describes something that can happen or be developed
can happen or be true; more general than potential and less about hidden ability
probable or expected to happen; stronger certainty than potential
expected or intended for the future; often used in formal contexts about people or roles
belonging to the time ahead; refers to time, not necessarily possibility
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What's the difference between potential / possible / likely / prospective / future / feasible
core meaning: possible in the future; describes something that can happen or be developed
She has potential to become a great leader.
У неё есть потенциал стать отличным лидером.
can happen or be true; more general than potential and less about hidden ability
It is possible that he missed the train.
Возможно, он пропустил поезд.
It is likely to rain this afternoon.
Сегодня днём, вероятно, пойдёт дождь.
expected or intended for the future; often used in formal contexts about people or roles
The company interviewed several prospective employees.
Компания провела собеседование с несколькими кандидатами на работу.
belonging to the time ahead; refers to time, not necessarily possibility
We need to think about future costs.
Нам нужно подумать о будущих расходах.
This plan is feasible if we have enough time and money.
Этот план осуществим, если у нас будет достаточно времени и денег.
present but not yet visible or active; not about future possibility but hidden existence
The patient showed no signs of latent illness.
У пациента не было признаков скрытой болезни.
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potential translation: потенциальный. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce potential
/pəˈtenʃəl/
potential translation
потенциальный
potential examples
This is a potential solution to the problem.
potential transcription
/pəˈtenʃəl/, /pəˈtɛnʃəl/
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potential meaning: what does it mean?
possible in the future
potential pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
potential is pronounced as /pəˈtenʃəl/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
potential definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
This is a potential solution to the problem. Translation: Это потенциальное решение проблемы.
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