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Prospective - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

Prospective refers to something that is likely or expected to happen in the future. It is often used to describe potential candidates, students, or opportunities, indicating their possible future role or status.

prospective

/prəˈspektɪv/ /prəˈspektɪv/

Definition:

Relating to or concerned with the future; potential or expected.

Synonyms:

potential, likely, future, expected, forthcoming

Part of Speech:

adjective

Antonyms:

retrospective, actual, current

Common Collocations:

prospective students, prospective buyers, prospective clients, prospective employees

Derivatives:

prospectively, prospectiveness

Usage Tips:

Use "prospective" to describe something likely to happen or someone considering an opportunity (e.g., a job).

Common Phrases:

prospective employer, prospective candidate, in the prospective sense

Etymology:

From Latin "prospectivus," meaning "looking forward," derived from "prospicere" (to look ahead).

Examples:

  • 1. She is a prospective student at the university.
  • 2. The company interviewed several prospective employees last week.
  • 3. Prospective buyers toured the house yesterday.
  • 4. He met his prospective business partner for lunch.

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