prospective

Word parts

prospect + -ive

Pronunciation

• IPA ^(key): /prəˈspɛktɪv/

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Adjective

Positive prospective

Comparative none

Superlative none

1. If someone or something is a prospective event, outcome, or situation, it is expected or likely to happen in the future.

   They are preparing for a prospective change in regulations.

2. If someone is a prospective customer, student, etc., they are being considered or are considering joining or buying.

   The university welcomed prospective students during the open house.

Noun

Singular prospective

Plural prospectives

1. (countable) A prospective is someone who might join, buy, or participate in something.

   The salesperson spoke to several prospectives at the trade show.

Related words

• prospect