English Dictionary

potentially

/pəˈtɛnʃ(ə)li/

adv

In a manner showing much potential; with the possibility of happening in a given way. / (obsolete) Powerfully, strongly.

She approached the project potentially, exploring different possibilities and considering various outcomes.

意味（1）

In a manner showing much potential; with the possibility of happening in a given way.

Nevertheless, it is clear that the global energy demand for air-conditioning will grow substantially as nations become more affluent, with the consequences of climate change potentially accelerating the demand.

意味（2）

(obsolete) Powerfully, strongly.

I freely assert, that the cosmopolite philosopher cannot, for his life, point out one single peaceful influence, which within the last sixty years has operated more potentially upon the whole broad world, taken in one aggregate, than the high and mighty business of whaling.