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Added 9 October 2026

prospective

/pɹəˈspɛktɪv/ adjective

Latin root: prospectivus Wiktionary

adjective Definition from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA). Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about prospective at Wordnik → Where our words come from →

Likely or expected to happen or become.
Prospective students are those who have already applied to the university, but have yet to be admitted.
Anticipated in the near or far future.
Of or relating to a prospect; furnishing a prospect.

noun

The scene before or around, in time or in space; view; prospect.
A perspective glass.
A prospective (potential) member, student, employee, date, partner, etc.
Would you like to show the prospective around?

Origin

From Middle French prospectif, from Late Latin prospectivus. See more at English prospect.

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