potentially

Meanings

1. 1
   adv

   with a possibility of becoming actual

   I am potentially dangerous.

2. 2
   adv

   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.

3. 3
   adv

   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.

Etymology

From potential + -ly.