The fact or state of being possible; possibility, potentiality (opposed to esse). Chiefly (and slightly earlier) in in posse, adv. Cf. esse, n. 2a.
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| 释义 | the world > existence and causation > existence > reality or real existence or actuality > potentiality > [noun] (12) possea1592 The fact or state of being possible; possibility, potentiality (opposed to esse). Chiefly (and slightly earlier) in in posse, adv. Cf. esse, n. 2a. making1623 The material out of which something may be made; the potentiality of becoming something. Later also in plural: the materials, equipment, etc… potentiality1625 The state or quality of possessing latent power or capacity; capacity for development, achievement, etc.; possibility, latency, potential. potentialness1668 Potentiality. existibility1677 The quality of being existible; ability to exist. pregnancy1818 Latent capacity to produce results; potentiality. Now rare. Subcategories:— a potentiality (4) — action of making potential (2) |
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