prospective
Americanadjective
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of or in the future.
prospective earnings.
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potential, likely, or expected.
a prospective partner.
adjective
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looking towards the future
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(prenominal) anticipated or likely
Other Word Forms
- prospectively adverb
- prospectiveness noun
Etymology
Origin of prospective
From the Late Latin word prōspectīvus, dating back to 1580–90. See prospectus, -ive
Example Sentences
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Williams is not saying we shouldn't buy these breeds - but he does say prospective owners should recognise that they will come with significant costs.
From BBC
Ackman aims to list both Pershing Square Inc.—the prospective parent company of his hedge fund—and Pershing Square USA, a closed-end fund, according to filings published Tuesday.
From Barron's
Xanadu’s association with one of the foremost chip makers lends the company some credibility ahead of its prospective trading debut.
From Barron's
Talks with prospective buyers have been ongoing, according to a person close to the agency but not authorized to speak publicly.
From Los Angeles Times
Native Forward initially was asked to provide some information for an anonymous prospective donor and heard back months later with news of the 2020 award.
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