potentiality Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun the inherent capacity for coming into being
    potential; potency.
  2. noun an aptitude that may be developed
    capability; capableness.

WordNet

Po*ten`ti*al"i*ty noun
Definitions
  1. The quality or state of being potential; possibility, not actuality; inherent capability or disposition, not actually exhibited.

Webster 1913