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Etymology of the French word potentiel

the French word potentiel
derived from the Latin word potentialis
derived from the Latin word potentia (force, power, political power)
derived from the Latin word potens (powerful, strong; capable)
derived from the Latin word posse (to be able; be able, can; [multum posse => have much)
derived from the Proto-Indo-European root *poti- (powerful, lord)

Derivations in French

potentiellement, équipotentiel, potentiomètre

Derivations in other languages

Romanian potenţial

Cognates

Dutch potentiaal, English potential, German Potential, Italian potenziale, Norwegian potensial, Spanish potencial, Swedish potential



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