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prospective

[ pruh-spek-tiv ]

adjective

  1. of or in the future:

    prospective earnings.

  2. potential, likely, or expected:

    a prospective partner.



prospective

/ əˈɛɪ /

adjective

  1. looking towards the future
  2. prenominal anticipated or likely
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Derived Forms

  • ˈ𳦳پ, adverb
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Other Word Forms

  • ·t· adverb
  • ·t·Ա noun
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Word History and Origins

Origin of prospective1

From the Late Latin word ō𳦳īܲ, dating back to 1580–90. See prospectus, -ive
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She published her book “Get Started, Not Scammed,” a guide for prospective actors and models, in 2008.

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The demand comes as the State Bar petitions the court to adjust test scores for hundreds of prospective California lawyers who complained of multiple technical problems and irregularities during the February exams.

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On Tuesday, prospective applicants must enter an online waiting room between 5 p.m. and 6 p.m. by clicking the “apply” button on the website.

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The California State Bar’s new exam for prospective lawyers was a disaster, with complaints from many test takers.

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His prospective meeting with Carter, who at 18th in the world is the highest ranked qualifier, is a repeat of the 2008 and 2012 finals, which were both won by 'The Rocket'.

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