prospective
/prəˈspektɪv/
pro · spec · tive
prə · ˈspek · tɪv
English Definition
adj. expected, likely to happen
Significado en Español
potencial, futuro
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
tiềm năng, dự kiến
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Example Sentence
Prospective students should apply early.
有意报考者应早报名。
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
prospect (prospect)+ive (form).
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the best synonym for the word “prospective”:
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A
past
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B
potential
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C
former
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D
current
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B — potential.
“prospective” means adj. expected, likely to happen
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
In the coming years, the company is planning to expand its operations to cater to a __________ audience in the international market.
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A
temporary
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B
current
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C
prospective
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D
retrospective
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C — prospective.
“prospective” means adj. expected, likely to happen
Common questions about “prospective”
What does “prospective” mean?
prospective — adj. expected, likely to happen. In Chinese: 预期的，可能的.
How do you pronounce “prospective”?
prospective is pronounced /prəˈspektɪv/. It breaks into 3 syllables: pro · spec · tive.
How do you use “prospective” in a sentence?
Prospective students should apply early. (有意报考者应早报名。)
What are synonyms for “prospective”?
expected, potential — all close in meaning to prospective (adj. expected, likely to happen).
Is “prospective” an ISEE Middle-level word?
Yes. prospective appears on the iSEE Vocab Middle list, which covers 672 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “prospective”?
prospect (prospect)+ive (form).
