English dictionary

prospective

/pr/@/'sp/E/kt/I/v/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

adjective

of or concerned with or related to the future

adj.all

Examples
Prospective earnings.

A prospective mother.

A prospective bride.

The statute is solely prospective in operation.

Antonyms retrospective

Source: WordNet 3.0
Of or pertaining to a prospect; furnishing a prospect; perspective.

adjective

Source: webster1913

The scene before or around, in time or in space; view; prospect.

noun

Source: webster1913