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Meaning of prospective
The primary meaning of the word "prospective" is related to something that is likely or expected to happen in the future.
Etymology of prospective
The word "prospective" originates from the Latin "prospectus", which is the past participle of "prospicere", meaning "to look forward" or "to see ahead"
Historically, the term has been used since the 15th century to describe something that is expected or anticipated to occur in the future
Synonyms
potential
likely
expected
anticipated
predicted
projected
probable
possible
future
impending
upcoming
forthcoming
planned
intended
proposed
promised
hoped
desired
wished
expected
intended
meant
planned
designed
destined
fated
ordained
potential
promising
hopeful
optimistic
encouraging
heartening
reassuring
favorable
auspicious
propitious
Definitions
- Relating to or effective in the future
- * Likely or expected to happen or be the case
- * Relating to a person who is considering buying or using something
Usage Examples
- The company is looking for prospective employees to fill the new positions
- * The prospective buyer inspected the house before making an offer
- * The student is a prospective candidate for the scholarship
Antonyms
unlikely
improbable
unexpected
anticipated
improbable
doubtful
uncertain
questionable
dubious
uncertain
unclear
vague
ambiguous
retrospective
past
historical
bygone
former
previous
earlier
preceding