noun🔗ShareThe scene before or around, in time or in space; view; prospect."The prospective view from the classroom window showed a beautiful sunset over the city. "appearancespaceareaplaceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA perspective glass."The scientist examined the specimen through the prospective, carefully noting its details. "appearancedeviceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share(often plural) A prospective (potential) member, student, employee, date, partner, etc."The school is looking for prospective students for next year's classes. "businessjobeducationorganizationpersonChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareLikely or expected to happen or become."Prospective students are those who have already applied to the university, but have yet to be admitted."possibilitybusinessjobfutureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareAnticipated in the near or far future."The prospective students are excited about the new school year. "futurepossibilitytimeplanbusinessjobChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareOf or relating to a prospect; furnishing a prospect."The prospective homeowner carefully examined the house's exterior before making a decision. "businessjobfuturepossibilityChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareLooking forward in time; acting with foresight."The prospective student carefully considered the college application requirements. "futureplanpossibilityChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗Share(of research) A study that starts with the present situation and follows participants into the future"The prospective study of student performance followed the graduating class from their senior year until they started their first jobs. "medicinesciencestatisticsfutureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗Share(grammar) Indicating grammatically an activity about to begin."What some other languages convey with prospective aspect, English conveys with expressions like going to drive the car home."grammarChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading