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(1):

(n.) In the theory of gravitation, or of other forces acting in space, a function of the rectangular coordinates which determine the position of a point, such that its differential coefficients with respect to the coordinates are equal to the components of the force at the point considered; - also called potential function, or force function. It is called also Newtonian potential when the force is directed to a fixed center and is inversely as the square of the distance from the center.

(2):

(n.) The energy of an electrical charge measured by its power to do work; hence, the degree of electrification as referred to some standard, as that of the earth; electro-motive force.

(3):

(a.) Existing in possibility, not in actuality.

(4):

(n.) Anything that may be possible; a possibility; potentially.

(5):

(a.) Being potent; endowed with energy adequate to a result; efficacious; influential.

Bibliography Information
Webster, Noah. Entry for 'Potential'. Noah Webster's American Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/​dictionaries/​eng/​web/​p/potential.html. 1828.
 
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