full potential — the maximum ability, capacity, or power that someone or something can achieve
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the maximum ability, capacity, or power that someone or something can achieve
Pronunciation (IPA): /fʊl pəˈtenʃəl/
Example Sentences
- My smartphone battery never reaches its full potential because I keep checking memes all day.
- The company believes that remote work helps employees reach their full potential.
- This coffee machine will never reach its full potential in my hands - I can barely make instant coffee.
full potential
NOUN[/fʊl pəˈtenʃəl/]
the maximum ability, capacity, or power that someone or something can achieve
a young pianist sits at a grand piano, her fingers moving gracefully across the keys as she performs a complex classical piece. Her posture shows confidence and mastery that wasn't there before. Behind her, sheet music scattered on the floor shows months of practice and gradual improvement. Her elderly piano teacher stands nearby with a proud smile, remembering when this same student could barely play simple scales. Other students peek through the doorway, amazed by the beautiful, advanced music flowing from someone who started as a beginner. the maximum ability, capacity, and power that someone can achieve through dedication and growth
In this residential space, essential strokes reveal her full potential!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Full derives from Old English 'full', meaning complete or filled. Potential comes from Latin 'potentialis', derived from 'potentia' (power, strength), meaning capable of becoming or possessing power. Together, the phrase describes the complete range of capabilities and abilities that exist within a person or thing, whether currently realized or latent.
Breakdown
Full (Old English 'full': complete, filled) + potential (Latin 'potentialis': from 'potentia' meaning power or strength, with the suffix '-alis' indicating possession of a quality). The compound expresses the totality of inherent capabilities and possible achievements.
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📝Examples
“My smartphone battery never reaches its full potential because I keep checking memes all day.”
“The company believes that remote work helps employees reach their full potential.”
“This coffee machine will never reach its full potential in my hands - I can barely make instant coffee.”
“Education should help students discover and develop their full potential.”
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