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Originally Posted by Deepurple  Thank you apex2000. But the "Potential" used in the instances is a noun. BTW, could you recommend any other helpful Dicts for my reference?  |
It only appears to be a noun because of 'the' and is a sloppy use of the word, whereas the noun is potentiality.
There are many dictionaries that you could use, such as Chambers, and the OED (Oxford English Dictionary) is regarded as the best although also the largest.
Beware of many of the online offerings as they are not always as good as the books you can hold. Have a look at
Internet Public Library: where you will see a plethora of options, one or more of which may help in particular circumstances.