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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In fact, it often fails to strike the intended chord with prospective viewers.
From Salon
A prospective soldier needed to bring his own weapon to join the military, a clever means of nationalizing Somaliland’s supply of loose guns while saving the government the cost and hassle of purchasing firearms.
When prospective Caltech students applied in the fall for early admission, some faced a new, technologically advanced step in the selection process at one of the nation’s most prestigious universities.
From Los Angeles Times
Ms Ackord said any prospective buyer "would want to be in situ by the summer", suggesting a sale could be completed before the pier's busiest trading period.
From BBC
The continued slower pace of growth is a good sign for prospective buyers waiting for easing prices.
From Barron's
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