prospective
Translation
prospective, potential, future, likely
Examples
She met with a prospective client.
She met with a prospective client.
They are looking for a prospective home.
They are looking for a prospective home.
Grammar Patterns
((noun)) expected or expecting to be (sth.) in the future. She met with a prospective client.
Similar Words
Synonyms: potential, likely, future, possible; Antonyms: current, past
Etymology
From Latin 'prospectus' (view), from 'prospicere' (to look forward). 'pro-' (forward) + 'specere' (to look at). Same root as 'prospect'.
Memory Tips
It describes something you are 'looking forward' to, like a 'prospective' buyer. It always comes before a noun.