Het potentieel
Example: Het potentieel van deze technologie is enorm en veelbelovend.
Definition
"Het potentieel" refers to the inherent ability or capacity of something, such as technology or a person, to develop, achieve, or succeed in the future. It highlights the promising possibilities or capabilities that may be realized under the right conditions.
Etymology
The phrase "het potentieel" comes from the Dutch word 'potentieel,' which is derived from the Latin 'potentialis,' meaning 'powerful' or 'possible.' Did you know? The root 'potent-' relates to power, and over time, it evolved to describe latent abilities or possibilities rather than just physical strength.
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"Het potentieel" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (B2) - set 4", containing 112 commonly used words.
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