In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
POTENTIALITY
capability, capableness, potentiality
(noun) an aptitude that may be developed
potential, potentiality, potency
(noun) the inherent capacity for coming into being
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
potentiality (countable and uncountable, plural potentialities)
The quality of being, or having potential.
An inherent capacity for growth or development.
An aptitude amenable to development; capability.
(philosophy) Indeterminism.
(physics) Quantum indeterminacy.
Source: Wiktionary
Po*ten`ti*al"i*ty, n.
Definition: The quality or state of being potential; possibility, not actuality; inherent capability or disposition, not actually exhibited.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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UNSEASONED
(adjective) not tried or tested by experience; “unseasoned artillery volunteers”; “still untested in battle”; “an illustrator untried in mural painting”; “a young hand at plowing”
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