futures
|fu/tures|
B2
🇺🇸
/ˈfjuːtʃərz/
🇬🇧
/ˈfjuːtʃəz/
(future)
time ahead
Etymology
Etymology Information
'futures' originates from the Latin word 'futurus', meaning 'about to be'.
Historical Evolution
'futurus' transformed into the Old French word 'future', and eventually became the modern English word 'future'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'what is to come', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
contracts to buy or sell assets at a future date at a price agreed upon today.
Investors often trade in futures to hedge against price fluctuations.
Synonyms
Noun 2
plural form of 'future', referring to multiple instances or aspects of what is to come.
The futures of many young people depend on the decisions made today.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45