Potentially vs. Possibly — What's the Difference?

Capable of being but not yet in existence; latent or undeveloped

Perhaps

(Grammar) Of, relating to, or being a verbal construction with auxiliaries such as may or can; for example, it may snow.

Conceivably

The inherent ability or capacity for growth, development, or future success

Under any circumstances

The possibility that something might happen or result from given conditions

(modifying a clause or predicate) Perhaps; indicates that the proposition may be true (is not certainly false) regardless of any facts or circumstances known to, stated by or implied by the speaker.

See electric potential.

(modifying a verb) In the realm of possibility; indicates that the action may successfully be performed (is not impossible) regardless of any facts or circumstances known to, stated by or implied by the speaker that might limit the performance.

See gravitational potential.

In a possible manner; by possible means; especially, by extreme, remote, or improbable intervention, change, or exercise of power; by a chance; perhaps; as, possibly he may recover.

See magnetic potential.

By chance;

(Grammar) A potential verb form.

With a possibility of becoming actual;

In a manner showing much potential; with the possibility of happening in a given way.

In a manner or to a degree possible of conceiving;

(obsolete) Powerfully, strongly.

To a degree possible of achievement or by possible means;

With power; potently.

In a potential manner; possibly, not positively.

With a possibility of becoming actual;