adjective
always used before a noun
capable of becoming real :possible
noun
plural -tials
[count] :a chance or possibility that something will happen or exist in the future - usually singular; usually + for
a quality that something has that can be developed to make it better [count]
[noncount] :an ability that someone has that can be developed to help that person become successful
[count, noncount] technical :the amount of work that is required to move a quantity of electricity from one point on a circuit to another
This kind of work is usually measured in volts.