Function and Potential

Function

Function noun - A social gathering.

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Potential and function are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Potential" instead a noun "Function".

Potential noun - Something that can develop or become actual.

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Function and potential are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Function" instead a noun "Potential".

physical	physical function	physical potential
full	full function	full potential
similar	similar function	similar potential
natural	natural function	natural potential
Other adjectives: true, proper, obvious, actual, real, little, new, major, lethal, less, hidden, military, higher, defensive.

Bleach: Spiritual Power requires the use of true names for abilities and attacks to function at maximum potential.

Source: I Know Your True Name
In Might and Power, PK decides to use the solid holograms function of the new suit to its fullest potential but the Evronians are still too many.

Source: Comic Book / Paperinik New Adventures
The Jedi Academy Trilogy features a piece of technology whose main function is to detect whether someone has Force potential or not, but also appears to colour-code it red/blue for light/dark as in the above example.

Source: Detect Evil

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