01 a. Of or pertaining to a prospect; furnishing a prospect; perspective.
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Of or pertaining to a prospect; furnishing a prospect; perspective.[Obs.]“Time's long and dark prospective glass.” — Milton.
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Looking forward in time; acting with foresight; -- opposed to retrospective.“The French king of Sweden are circumspect, industrious, and prospective, too, in this affair.” — Sir J. Child.
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Being within view or consideration, as a future event or contingency; relating to the future: expected; as, a prospective benefit.“Points on which the promises, at the time of ordination, had no prospective bearing.” — W. Jay.