prospectively
|pro-spec-tive-ly|
C1
/prəˈspɛktɪvli/
(prospective)
future likelihood
Etymology
Etymology Information
'prospective' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'prospectivus', where 'pro-' meant 'forward' and 'specere' meant 'to look.'
Historical Evolution
'prospectivus' transformed into the French word 'prospectif,' and eventually became the modern English word 'prospective' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'looking forward,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'likely to happen in the future.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adverb 1
in a manner that is likely to happen in the future.
The policy was prospectively applied to all new employees.
Synonyms
Antonyms
Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45