prospective — likely to happen or become in the future; expected
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: likely to happen or become in the future; expected
Pronunciation (IPA): /prəˈspektɪv/
Example Sentences
- The prospective groom nervously practiced proposing to his reflection in the mirror.
- All prospective members must pass a swimming test, even for the chess club.
- We need to evaluate prospective candidates for the management position.
prospective
ADJECTIVE[/prəˈspektɪv/]
likely to happen or become in the future; expected
The prospective buyer carefully inspects the house before deciding.
A prospective student studies hard for a productive future.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'prospectus', the past participle of 'prospicere' meaning 'to look forward or ahead', combined with the suffix '-ive' indicating an adjective or quality.
Breakdown
pro- (forward) + spect (look, see) + -ive (adjective suffix) = prospective
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📝Examples
“The prospective groom nervously practiced proposing to his reflection in the mirror.”
“All prospective members must pass a swimming test, even for the chess club.”
“We need to evaluate prospective candidates for the management position.”
“The prospective benefits of this policy outweigh the risks.”
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