"To have potential" means to possess qualities or abilities that may develop and lead to success or improvement in the future. It indicates that someone or something shows promise or capability that has not yet been fully realized or achieved.
Translations
tener potencial
potentieel hebben
tenir potencial
avoir du potentiel
Potenzial haben
Etymology
The phrase "to have potential" combines the verb "have," originating from Old English "habban," meaning to hold or possess, with "potential," derived from Latin "potentia," meaning power or capacity. Together, they express the concept of possessing latent power or ability. Did you know? The word "potential" was first used in English in the late 15th century, initially in philosophical contexts.
