English

Adjective

in posse ‎(not comparable)

1. in possibility, having a potential to exist, in potential but not in actuality, (contradistinguished by in esse)

Adverb

in posse ‎(not comparable)

1. in possibility, having a potential to exist, in potential but not in actuality, (contradistinguished by in esse)

Usage notes

• A child living is in esse, but before birth is only in posse.

See also

• in esse

Anagrams

• spinose