English words for 'Nonstandard form of potential.'
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noun
- (physics) Quantum potential.
- (countable) An instance of potential: any given possibility.
- (chiefly uncountable) The quality of being or having potential.
- (philosophy) A possibility or capacity to be something, as opposed to an actuality describing what something actually is at present.
- An inherent capacity for growth or development.
- An aptitude amenable to development; capability.
- an aptitude that may be developed
- the inherent capacity for coming into being
noun
- Potentiality, ability, capacity.
- The ability or capacity to perform something
- (usually of men) Sexual virility: the ability to become erect or achieve orgasm.
- (of alcoholic drinks, of drugs) Concentration; strength
- Power, authority.
- the state of being potent; a male's capacity to have sexual intercourse
- the power or right to give orders or make decisions
- capacity to produce strong physiological or chemical effects
- the inherent capacity for coming into being
noun
- (physiology) Initialism of threshold potential.
- (linguistics) Initialism of tense phrase.
- (anatomy) Initialism of transverse process.
- Initialism of true positive.
- (medicine) Initialism of trigger point.
- (mathematics) Initialism of transportation problem.
- (engineering) Initialism of true position.
- (networking) Initialism of termination point.
- (baseball) Initialism of triple play.
- (military) Initialism of torpedo boat.
- Initialism of textile paper.
- (colloquial) Initialism of toilet paper.
verb
noun
name
verb
- (reflexive) To achieve (one's) potential.
- (mathematics) To obtain an entity from (an abstract group or structure).
- To cause to seem real; to make realistic.
- To become aware of or understand a fact or situation.
- (linguistics) To turn (an abstract linguistic object, especially a phoneme) into a speech sound actually used in a language.
- To convert an asset or property into a more easily usable form such as money.
- Chiefly in Baroque music: to play an accompaniment, harmonies, etc., based on (a figured bass).
- Of an asset or property: to generate (a specific amount of money or interest) when invested or sold.
- Followed by on or upon: to acquire money or a profit from the sale of an asset or property.
- To sense (something) strongly or vividly as if real.
- To become aware of, understand, or appreciate (a fact or situation, especially something which has been true for some time).
- To arrange (a musical work written for a single performer) to be performed by an orchestra; to orchestrate.
- To cause (something) to seem real; to make realistic; specifically, to present (something) clearly to the mind, a person, (archaic) oneself, etc., so that it seems real.
- To acquire (money, a profit, etc.) by selling an asset or property, through trade, etc.; also (followed by on), to make (money or a profit) on an investment, a venture, etc.
- To convert (an asset or property, especially investments such as bonds, shares, etc.) into a more easily usable form such as money, especially by selling the asset or property.
- (chiefly passive voice, slightly formal) To convert (something imaginary or planned, as a goal or idea) into reality; to bring into real existence, to make real.
- To complete (a musical work which is incomplete or not fully notated).
- convert into cash; of goods and property
- be fully aware or cognizant of
- perceive (an idea or situation) mentally
- earn on some commercial or business transaction; earn as salary or wages
- expand or complete (a part in a piece of baroque music) by supplying the harmonies indicated in the figured bass
- make real or concrete; give reality or substance to
noun
- (Aristotle) the state of something that is fully realized; actuality as opposed to potentiality
- (Aristotelian metaphysics) The complete realisation and final form of some potential concept or function; the conditions under which a potential thing becomes actualized.
- (chiefly philosophy) A particular type of motivation, need for self-determination, and inner strength directing life and growth to become all one is capable of being; the need to actualize one's beliefs; having both a personal vision and the ability to actualize that vision from within.
- (specifically) In the metaphysics of Aristotle (384–322 B.C.E.) and Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz (1646–1716): a soul; a monad (Leibniz).
noun
- (physics) The gravitational potential: the radial (irrotational, static) component of a gravitational field, also known as the Newtonian potential or the gravitoelectric field.
- A currently unrealized ability (with the most common adposition being to).
- (physics) The work (energy) required to move a reference particle from a reference location to a specified location in the presence of a force field, for example to bring a unit positive electric charge from an infinite distance to a specified point against an electric field.
- (grammar) A verbal construction or form stating something is possible or probable.
- the inherent capacity for coming into being
- the difference in electrical charge between two points in a circuit expressed in volts
adj
noun
- (countable, neurology) Initialism of event-related potential.
- (uncountable, Internet slang) Initialism of erotic roleplay.
- (uncountable, telecommunications) Initialism of effective radiated power or equivalent radiated power.
- (countable, finance) Initialism of estimated retail price.
- (countable, finance) Initialism of equity risk premium.
- (uncountable, finance, logistics, software) Initialism of enterprise resource planning.
- (countable, physiology) Initialism of effective refractory period.
name
verb
noun
- (uncountable) Reason to expect improvement or success; potential.
- (countable) An oath or affirmation; a vow.
- (countable, programming) A placeholder object representing the eventual result of an asynchronous operation.
- (countable, law) A transaction between two persons whereby the first person undertakes in the future to render some service or gift to the second person or devotes something valuable now and here to his use.
- a verbal commitment by one person to another agreeing to do (or not to do) something in the future
- grounds for feeling hopeful about the future
verb
- (ambitransitive) To give grounds for expectation, especially of something good.
- (ambitransitive, ditransitive) To commit to (some action or outcome), or to assure (a person) of such commitment; to make an oath or vow.
- make a promise or commitment
- give grounds for expectations
- make a prediction about; tell in advance
- promise to undertake or give
noun
- (philosophy) Aristotelian: undeveloped potentiality subject to change and development; formlessness. Matter receives form, and becomes substance.
- (physics) Matter made up of normal particles, not antiparticles.
- Printed material, especially in books or magazines.
- An approximate amount or extent.
- (physics) Anything with mass and volume.
- (countable, law) Legal services provided by a lawyer or firm to their client in relation to a particular issue.
- An affair, condition, or subject, especially one of concern or (especially when preceded by the) one that is problematic.
- (uncountable) Importance.
- A kind of substance.
- some situation or event that is thought about
- written works (especially in books or magazines)
- a problem
- a vaguely specified concern
- (used with negation) having consequence
- that which has mass and occupies space
verb
noun
- a unit of potential equal to the potential difference between two points on a conductor carrying a current of 1 ampere when the power dissipated between the two points is 1 watt; equivalent to the potential difference across a resistance of 1 ohm when 1 ampere of current flows through it
- the 22nd letter of the Roman alphabet
- the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
- a soft silvery white toxic metallic element used in steel alloys; it occurs in several complex minerals including carnotite and vanadinite
- Abbreviation of vowel.
- A flying skein of geese or other birds which have placed themselves in a V-shaped formation.
- Abbreviation of velocity.
- (UK, Ireland) A V-sign; by extension, an insult or show of defiance.
- (linguistics) Abbreviation of verb.
- (grammar) Abbreviation of vocative case.
- (slang, countable) Viagra.
- (euphemistic) Vagina.
- Anything shaped like a V
character
name
symbol
noun
- a unit of potential equal to the potential difference between two points on a conductor carrying a current of 1 ampere when the power dissipated between the two points is 1 watt; equivalent to the potential difference across a resistance of 1 ohm when 1 ampere of current flows through it
- In the International System of Units, the derived unit of electrical potential and electromotive force (voltage); the potential difference across a conductor when a current of one ampere uses one watt of power. Symbol: V
- A bright yellow-green colour often used in Nike products.
noun
- (uncountable) The ability or power to be effective.
- (countable) A measure of the effectiveness of something.
- (countable) [Technical documentation] An indication of the product, procedure, or timescale for which an item of information is applicable or effective.
- power to be effective; the quality of being able to bring about an effect
adj
- presently existing in fact and not merely potential or possible
- taking place in reality; not pretended or imitated
- being or existing at the present moment
- existing in act or fact
- being or reflecting the essential or genuine character of something
- Used as intensifier to emphasise a following noun; exact, specific, very.
- (chiefly theology) relating to a person's acts or deeds; active, practical
- Existing in reality, not just potentially; really acted or acting; occurring in fact.
- (now rare or non-native speakers' English) in action at the time being; now existing; current.
noun
- (military) a radio callsign modifier that specifies the commanding officer of the unit or asset denoted by the remainder of the callsign and not the officer's assistant or other designee.
- (finance) something actually received; real receipts, as distinct from estimated ones.
- (uncountable) Reality, usually with the definite article.
noun
- (physics) Quantum potential.
- (countable) An instance of potential: any given possibility.
- (chiefly uncountable) The quality of being or having potential.
- (philosophy) A possibility or capacity to be something, as opposed to an actuality describing what something actually is at present.
- An inherent capacity for growth or development.
- An aptitude amenable to development; capability.
- an aptitude that may be developed
- the inherent capacity for coming into being
noun
- Potentiality, ability, capacity.
- The ability or capacity to perform something
- (usually of men) Sexual virility: the ability to become erect or achieve orgasm.
- (of alcoholic drinks, of drugs) Concentration; strength
- Power, authority.
- the state of being potent; a male's capacity to have sexual intercourse
- the power or right to give orders or make decisions
- capacity to produce strong physiological or chemical effects
- the inherent capacity for coming into being
noun
- (physiology) Initialism of threshold potential.
- (linguistics) Initialism of tense phrase.
- (anatomy) Initialism of transverse process.
- Initialism of true positive.
- (medicine) Initialism of trigger point.
- (mathematics) Initialism of transportation problem.
- (engineering) Initialism of true position.
- (networking) Initialism of termination point.
- (baseball) Initialism of triple play.
- (military) Initialism of torpedo boat.
- Initialism of textile paper.
- (colloquial) Initialism of toilet paper.
verb
noun
name
noun
- (Aristotle) the state of something that is fully realized; actuality as opposed to potentiality
- (Aristotelian metaphysics) The complete realisation and final form of some potential concept or function; the conditions under which a potential thing becomes actualized.
- (chiefly philosophy) A particular type of motivation, need for self-determination, and inner strength directing life and growth to become all one is capable of being; the need to actualize one's beliefs; having both a personal vision and the ability to actualize that vision from within.
- (specifically) In the metaphysics of Aristotle (384–322 B.C.E.) and Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz (1646–1716): a soul; a monad (Leibniz).
noun
- (physics) The gravitational potential: the radial (irrotational, static) component of a gravitational field, also known as the Newtonian potential or the gravitoelectric field.
- A currently unrealized ability (with the most common adposition being to).
- (physics) The work (energy) required to move a reference particle from a reference location to a specified location in the presence of a force field, for example to bring a unit positive electric charge from an infinite distance to a specified point against an electric field.
- (grammar) A verbal construction or form stating something is possible or probable.
- the inherent capacity for coming into being
- the difference in electrical charge between two points in a circuit expressed in volts
adj
noun
- (countable, neurology) Initialism of event-related potential.
- (uncountable, Internet slang) Initialism of erotic roleplay.
- (uncountable, telecommunications) Initialism of effective radiated power or equivalent radiated power.
- (countable, finance) Initialism of estimated retail price.
- (countable, finance) Initialism of equity risk premium.
- (uncountable, finance, logistics, software) Initialism of enterprise resource planning.
- (countable, physiology) Initialism of effective refractory period.
name
verb
noun
- (uncountable) Reason to expect improvement or success; potential.
- (countable) An oath or affirmation; a vow.
- (countable, programming) A placeholder object representing the eventual result of an asynchronous operation.
- (countable, law) A transaction between two persons whereby the first person undertakes in the future to render some service or gift to the second person or devotes something valuable now and here to his use.
- a verbal commitment by one person to another agreeing to do (or not to do) something in the future
- grounds for feeling hopeful about the future
verb
- (ambitransitive) To give grounds for expectation, especially of something good.
- (ambitransitive, ditransitive) To commit to (some action or outcome), or to assure (a person) of such commitment; to make an oath or vow.
- make a promise or commitment
- give grounds for expectations
- make a prediction about; tell in advance
- promise to undertake or give
noun
- (philosophy) Aristotelian: undeveloped potentiality subject to change and development; formlessness. Matter receives form, and becomes substance.
- (physics) Matter made up of normal particles, not antiparticles.
- Printed material, especially in books or magazines.
- An approximate amount or extent.
- (physics) Anything with mass and volume.
- (countable, law) Legal services provided by a lawyer or firm to their client in relation to a particular issue.
- An affair, condition, or subject, especially one of concern or (especially when preceded by the) one that is problematic.
- (uncountable) Importance.
- A kind of substance.
- some situation or event that is thought about
- written works (especially in books or magazines)
- a problem
- a vaguely specified concern
- (used with negation) having consequence
- that which has mass and occupies space
verb
noun
- a unit of potential equal to the potential difference between two points on a conductor carrying a current of 1 ampere when the power dissipated between the two points is 1 watt; equivalent to the potential difference across a resistance of 1 ohm when 1 ampere of current flows through it
- the 22nd letter of the Roman alphabet
- the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
- a soft silvery white toxic metallic element used in steel alloys; it occurs in several complex minerals including carnotite and vanadinite
- Abbreviation of vowel.
- A flying skein of geese or other birds which have placed themselves in a V-shaped formation.
- Abbreviation of velocity.
- (UK, Ireland) A V-sign; by extension, an insult or show of defiance.
- (linguistics) Abbreviation of verb.
- (grammar) Abbreviation of vocative case.
- (slang, countable) Viagra.
- (euphemistic) Vagina.
- Anything shaped like a V
character
name
symbol
noun
- a unit of potential equal to the potential difference between two points on a conductor carrying a current of 1 ampere when the power dissipated between the two points is 1 watt; equivalent to the potential difference across a resistance of 1 ohm when 1 ampere of current flows through it
- In the International System of Units, the derived unit of electrical potential and electromotive force (voltage); the potential difference across a conductor when a current of one ampere uses one watt of power. Symbol: V
- A bright yellow-green colour often used in Nike products.
noun
- (uncountable) The ability or power to be effective.
- (countable) A measure of the effectiveness of something.
- (countable) [Technical documentation] An indication of the product, procedure, or timescale for which an item of information is applicable or effective.
- power to be effective; the quality of being able to bring about an effect
verb
- (reflexive) To achieve (one's) potential.
- (mathematics) To obtain an entity from (an abstract group or structure).
- To cause to seem real; to make realistic.
- To become aware of or understand a fact or situation.
- (linguistics) To turn (an abstract linguistic object, especially a phoneme) into a speech sound actually used in a language.
- To convert an asset or property into a more easily usable form such as money.
- Chiefly in Baroque music: to play an accompaniment, harmonies, etc., based on (a figured bass).
- Of an asset or property: to generate (a specific amount of money or interest) when invested or sold.
- Followed by on or upon: to acquire money or a profit from the sale of an asset or property.
- To sense (something) strongly or vividly as if real.
- To become aware of, understand, or appreciate (a fact or situation, especially something which has been true for some time).
- To arrange (a musical work written for a single performer) to be performed by an orchestra; to orchestrate.
- To cause (something) to seem real; to make realistic; specifically, to present (something) clearly to the mind, a person, (archaic) oneself, etc., so that it seems real.
- To acquire (money, a profit, etc.) by selling an asset or property, through trade, etc.; also (followed by on), to make (money or a profit) on an investment, a venture, etc.
- To convert (an asset or property, especially investments such as bonds, shares, etc.) into a more easily usable form such as money, especially by selling the asset or property.
- (chiefly passive voice, slightly formal) To convert (something imaginary or planned, as a goal or idea) into reality; to bring into real existence, to make real.
- To complete (a musical work which is incomplete or not fully notated).
- convert into cash; of goods and property
- be fully aware or cognizant of
- perceive (an idea or situation) mentally
- earn on some commercial or business transaction; earn as salary or wages
- expand or complete (a part in a piece of baroque music) by supplying the harmonies indicated in the figured bass
- make real or concrete; give reality or substance to
adj
- presently existing in fact and not merely potential or possible
- taking place in reality; not pretended or imitated
- being or existing at the present moment
- existing in act or fact
- being or reflecting the essential or genuine character of something
- Used as intensifier to emphasise a following noun; exact, specific, very.
- (chiefly theology) relating to a person's acts or deeds; active, practical
- Existing in reality, not just potentially; really acted or acting; occurring in fact.
- (now rare or non-native speakers' English) in action at the time being; now existing; current.
noun
- (military) a radio callsign modifier that specifies the commanding officer of the unit or asset denoted by the remainder of the callsign and not the officer's assistant or other designee.
- (finance) something actually received; real receipts, as distinct from estimated ones.
- (uncountable) Reality, usually with the definite article.