potentialities
- plural of potentiality.
Example Sentences
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To be truly useful, an analogy must be precise not only in its actualities but in its potentialities.
From Washington Post • Oct. 6, 2017
I would argue that Dylan writes his poetry in a way that takes full advantage of the potentialities of performance.
From Salon • Apr. 15, 2017
These potentialities still exist at Glastonbury and other festivals, even if only as an echo.
From The Guardian • Sep. 18, 2014
It is the most shameless tear-jerker in a couple of years … the emotional potentialities are strong, and no reluctance, restraint or artful prudence has been exercised in banging them across.
From New York Times • Jun. 6, 2014
Furthermore, initiation into the magnificent world of science brings great esthetic satisfaction, inspiration to youth, fulfillment of the desire to know, and a deeper appreciation of the wonderful potentialities and achievements of the human mind.
From "The Scientists" by John Gribbin
