prospective

[pruh-spek-tiv]

adjective

1. of or in the future.

   prospective earnings.

2. potential, likely, or expected.

   a prospective partner.

prospective

/ prəˈspɛktɪv /

adjective

1. looking towards the future

2. (prenominal) anticipated or likely

Other Word Forms

• prospectively adverb
• prospectiveness noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of prospective¹

From the Late Latin word prōspectīvus, dating back to 1580–90. See prospectus, -ive

Example Sentences

He then began offering the lots, which have water, power and sewer hookups as well as space to park a car and create a small yard, to prospective tenants.

From Los Angeles Times

But there are those avid consumers of campaigns and elections, and for the political fiends among us Harris offers plenty of fizz, much of it involving her party peers and prospective 2028 rivals.

From Los Angeles Times

At the same time, the university, where he lectures, starts sharing his videos as promotional material to prospective students which turbo-charges his reach.

From BBC

Employers already have to check that prospective candidates have the right to work in the UK.

From BBC

The housing market, more broadly, remains persistently frozen as affordability constraints shut out prospective buyers.

From BBC

Related Words

• eventual 
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