Word: potential
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: po
ten
tial
Definition: Existing in possibility, not in actuality.
Morphemes:
Affix: potent
Language: en
PoS: Adjective
Meaning: Possessing strength.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: potens
Language: la
Decoded: potens
Meaning: powerful, strong, potent
Affix: -ial
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Forms an adjective from a noun.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: -ālis
Language: la
Decoded: -alis
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form adjectives of relationship from nouns or numerals.