Latent qualities are possible (9)

I believe the answer is:

potential

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This clue could be a double definition.

'latent' is the first definition.
(similar in meaning)

'possible' is the second definition.
(synonyms)

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(Other definitions for potential that I've seen before include "Inherent capacity not realised" , "Latent abilities that may be developed" , "Latent, not yet actual" , "Budding" , "Latent talent" .)

I've seen this clue in The Daily Express.

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