Potentiality (noun)

1. The quality or state of being possible or capable of happening.
2. The potential or inherent possibility of something, especially the capacity to develop or become something in the future.
3. The ability or capacity to develop or become something in the future.

Origin:

The word 'potentiality' comes from the latin word 'potentialitas', which is derived from 'potentialis' meaning 'possible, capable of being'. the word has been used in english since the late 16th century.

Examples:

1. The city's potentiality for growth and development was hampered by a lack of investment.
2. She saw a lot of potentiality in the young athletes and encouraged them to pursue their dreams.
3. The technology had the potentiality to revolutionize the way people live and work.
4. He believed that every child had the potentiality to achieve greatness if given the right opportunities.
5. The potentiality of the project was limited by the constraints of time and budget.