potentially
//pəˈtɛnʃ(ə)li//
Forms
- Comparative
- more potentially
- Superlative
- most potentially
Definitions
1.In a manner showing much potential; with the possibility of happening in a given way.
- Nevertheless, it is clear that the global energy demand for air-conditioning will grow substantially as nations become more affluent, with the consequences of climate change potentially accelerating the demand.
Frequency
Overall
Uncommon· #2623
By learning goal
- Everyday conversation
- Rare
- General reading & writing
- Uncommon
- Academic
- Rare
- Literature
- Rare
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Etymology
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English potential
Proto-Indo-European *leyg-der.
Proto-Germanic *līkąder.
Proto-Germanic *-līkaz
Proto-Germanic *-ê
Proto-Germanic *-līkê
Proto-West Germanic *-līkē
Old English -līċe
Middle English -ly
English -ly
English potentially
From potential + -ly.