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单词 prospective
释义

prospective

[ pruh-spek-tiv ]
/ prəˈspɛk tɪv /
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adjective

of or in the future: prospective earnings.
potential, likely, or expected: a prospective partner.

Origin of prospective

From the Late Latin word prōspectīvus, dating back to 1580–90. See prospectus, -ive

OTHER WORDS FROM prospective

pro·spec·tive·ly, adverbpro·spec·tive·ness, noun

WORDS THAT MAY BE CONFUSED WITH prospective

perspective, prospective

Words nearby prospective

prosopospasm, prosopyle, pro-Soviet, prospect, Prospect Heights, prospective, prospector, prospectus, prosper, prosperity, prosperity gospel
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British Dictionary definitions for prospective

prospective
/ (prəˈspɛktɪv) /

adjective

looking towards the future
(prenominal) anticipated or likely

Derived forms of prospective

prospectively, adverb
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