'future-forward' is a compound word combining 'future,' which originates from Latin 'futurus,' meaning 'about to be,' and 'forward,' from Old English 'forweard,' meaning 'toward the front.'

'future' and 'forward' have been used separately in English for centuries, but their combination into 'future-forward' is a modern innovation to describe forward-thinking concepts.

Initially, 'future' and 'forward' had separate meanings, but together they evolved to describe a mindset or approach that is progressive and anticipates future trends.