potential
/pəˈtenʃl/
po · ten · tial
pə · ˈten · ʃl
English Definition
adj./n. possible, ability
Significado en Español
potencial
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
tiềm năng, tiềm ẩn
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Example Sentence
She has the potential to be a champion.
她有当冠军的潜力。
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
potent(ability)+ial(form)
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Select the synonym for the following word: potential.
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capacity
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B
result
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content
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history
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A — capacity.
“potential” means adj./n. possible, ability
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
The young athlete showed great ______ to become a champion someday.
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potential
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B
weakness
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C
failure
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limitation
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A — potential.
“potential” means adj./n. possible, ability
Common questions about “potential”
What does “potential” mean?
potential — adj./n. possible, ability. In Chinese: 潜在的，潜力.
How do you pronounce “potential”?
potential is pronounced /pəˈtenʃl/. It breaks into 3 syllables: po · ten · tial.
How do you use “potential” in a sentence?
She has the potential to be a champion. (她有当冠军的潜力。)
What are synonyms for “potential”?
possible, capability — all close in meaning to potential (adj./n. possible, ability).
Is “potential” an ISEE Middle-level word?
Yes. potential appears on the iSEE Vocab Middle list, which covers 672 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “potential”?
potent(ability)+ial(form)
