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POTENTIALLY

\pətˈɛnʃə͡lˌi], \pətˈɛnʃə‍lˌi], \p_ə_t_ˈɛ_n_ʃ_əl_ˌi]\

Definitions of POTENTIALLY

1914 - Nuttall's Standard dictionary of the English language
1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language
1871 - The Cabinet Dictionary of the English Language

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In possibility; in efficacy.

1914 - Nuttall's Standard dictionary of the English language
By Nuttall, P.Austin.

In a potential or possible manner; in possibility; not in act.

1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language
By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H.

adv. In a potential or possible manner ; in possibility ; not in act; not positively.

1871 - The Cabinet Dictionary of the English Language

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