prospective

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Pronunciation
/pɹəˈspɛktɪv/
Noun
3 definition(s)
1 Definition

The scene before or around, in time or in space; view; prospect.

2 Definition

A perspective glass.

3 Definition

(often plural) A prospective (potential) member, student, employee, date, partner, etc.

Example Sentences
  • I'm meeting the prospectives at 3.
Adjective
6 definition(s)
1 Definition

Likely or expected to happen or become.

Example Sentences
  • Prospective students are those who have already applied to the university, but have yet to be admitted.
2 Definition

Anticipated in the near or far future.

3 Definition

Of or relating to a prospect; furnishing a prospect.

4 Definition

Looking forward in time; acting with foresight.

5 Definition

(of research) A study that starts with the present situation and follows participants into the future

6 Definition

(grammar) Indicating grammatically an activity about to begin.

Example Sentences
  • What some other languages convey with prospective aspect, English conveys with expressions like going to drive the car home.