potential

po-ten-tial

noun

The inherent ability or qualities that could lead to future success or development.

"She has great potential as a leader."

adjective

Possible in the future, but not yet actual or fully developed.

"We identified several potential problems."

Thesaurus

Synonyms: potentiality, potency, possible, latent, electric potential, potential difference, voltage, potential drop, likely, prospective

Antonyms: actual, existent