a. [ Cf. F. potentiel. See Potency. ]
Potential existence means merely that the thing may be at ome time; actual existence, that it now is. Sir W. Hamilton. [ 1913 Webster ]
Potential cautery.
Potential energy. (Mech.)
Potential mood,
Potential mode
n.
n. The quality or state of being potential; possibility, not actuality; inherent capability or disposition, not actually exhibited. [ 1913 Webster ]
adv.
The duration of human souls is only potentially infinite. Bentley. [ 1913 Webster ]