potentially

Have you ever wondered about the correct spelling and meaning of the word potentially? Do you want to know how to pronounce potentially? Our page has got you covered! Discover the correct spelling, definition, and etymology of this word, as well as sample sentences, idioms, and proverbs featuring potentially.

This word consists of 11 letters and is spelled as "P-O-T-E-N-T-I-A-L-L-Y". It has 4 vowels and 7 consonants.

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potentially

adverb

How to pronunciation potentially: pə-ˈten(t)-sh(ə-)lē

What does Potentially Mean?

What does potentially meaning in English

1. In power or possibility; not in act or positively. This duration of human souls is only potentially infinite; for their eternity consists only in an endless capacity of continuance without ever ceasing to be in a boundless futurity, that can never be exhausted, or all of it be past or present; but their duration can never be positively and actually eternal, because it is most manifest, that no moment can ever be assigned, wherein it shall be true, that such a soul hath then actually sustained an infinite duration. Bentley.
   
2. In efficacy; not in actuality. They should tell us, whether only that be taken out of scripture which is actually and particularly there set down, or else that also which the general principles and rules of scripture potentially contain. Hooker, b. iii. Blackness is produced upon the blade of a knife that has cut four apples, if the juice, though both actually and potentially cold, be not quickly wiped off. Boyle on Colours.

Other definitions for potentially

The definition of 'potentially' is: in a potential or possible state or condition —used to describe the possible results or effects of something

How to spell potentially

Want to know how to spell potentially, you will find a comprehensive answer on this topic. The word "potentially consists of 4 syllables and is spelled "pə-ˈten(t)-sh(ə-)lē".

Synonyms for potentially:

There are synonyms for potentially'. Depending on the situation and context, the following words are also often used instead of potentially:

assuredly, certainly, clearly, conclusively, decisively, definitely, definitively, indisputably, indubitably, positively, really, surely, truly, undeniably, undoubtedly

Some words similar to "potentially"

• cannibally
• incidentally
• finically
• cynically
• commercially
• doctrinally
• artistically
• omnipotency
• exceptionally
• astrologically

What is potentially in other languages

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How many points in scrabble for potentially

How many points is the word "potentially" in Scrabble? Is "potentially" a Scrabble word? Here is the letter-by-letter scoring of the Scrabble game, which is played all over the world in different languages and with different words.

The total scrabble score for the word potentially is 16

Origins of English disease names

Additionally, geographical locations have also played a role in naming diseases. Lyme disease, for instance, takes its name from the town of Lyme, Connecticut, where it was first identified in 1975. This tick-borne illness is caused by the bacterium Borrelia burgdorferi and can lead to various symptoms, including fever, fatigue, and skin rashes. Naming diseases after their geographical origins not only helps in identifying the source of the outbreak but also serves as a reminder of the local context in which the disease emerged.