 Potentiality and actuality

Potentiality and actuality are philosophical concepts often associated with metaphysics, particularly in the context of the nature of being and change. These terms are primarily linked to the ideas of the ancient Greek philosopher Aristotle. 1. **Potentiality**: This refers to the capacity or possibility for something to develop or occur. It is the state of being poised to change or come into existence but not yet having done so. For example, a seed has the potentiality to grow into a tree.