potentially
[puh-ten-shuh-lee]
- possibly but not yet actually: potentially useful information.
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Origin of potentially
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Examples from the Web for potentially
Contemporary Examples
Buzzfeed shows us a potentially terrifying glimpse of the future.
The Eighty-ninth Congress was potentially more fertile ground for the broad range of controversial programs on his dream agenda.
Less than six hours later, the FARC potentially came good on the challenge.
It has to be said that Dunham includes characteristics that do make “Barry” potentially identifiable.
Embracing those fleeing war in the Middle East would come at a high political, economic, and (potentially) public health cost.
Historical Examples
Yet, I repeat, man is potentially a man, however far he may be from actual manhood.
Weighed and WantingGeorge MacDonald
At the time she came to Martin's shack, she was potentially any one of a half dozen women.
DustMr. and Mrs. Haldeman-Julius
Every inadaptation of the individual to society is potentially comic.
The American MindBliss Perry
I still remain the sinner, fundamentally and potentially at every step the sinner.
The Prodigal ReturnsLilian Staveley
Try as he would he could not get away from the idea that potentially he shared Dick's guilt.
The Forbidden TrailHonor Willsie
Word Origin and History for potentially
Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2010 Douglas Harper