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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A huge sigh of relief no doubt for fans and the prospective new owners, whoever that may be.
From BBC
A 1260H designation wouldn’t constitute a ban of sorts for Alibaba and others, but would mark a hit to the company’s reputation and could raise general regulatory risks for U.S. investors and prospective clients.
From Barron's
A 1260H designation wouldn’t constitute a ban of sorts for Alibaba and others, but would mark a hit to the company’s reputation and could raise general regulatory risks for U.S. investors and prospective clients.
From Barron's
They’re less set in their ways, and they feel intense pressure to use AI to make themselves more valuable to bosses and attractive to prospective employers.
The termination notices said Sonder had been working with prospective investors on a potential sale, but that anticipated financing was “suddenly and unexpectedly no longer available,” according to a copy reviewed by the Journal.
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