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prospective definition

pro·spec·tive (prə spek′tiv, prä-, prō-)

adjective

  1. looking toward the future
  2. expected; likely; future

Etymology: LL prospectivus < prospectus: see prospect

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Alternate definitions:

law prospective definition - legal

prospective Synonyms

prospective

modif.

considered, hoped for, promised; see planned, proposed.


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prospective Usage Examples

Preposition: of

  • discipline: Multiculturalism involves a level of complexity which cannot be understood from the prospective of any single discipline.

Modifies a noun

  • purchaser: Prospective purchasers are advised to obtain legal advice prior to purchasing any property.

Modifying Another Word

  • only: However, the only prospective clinical study shows no increased risk of crippling pulmonary disease ( chronic bronchitis and emphysema ).
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