1. (n.) of or pertaining to a prospect; furnishing a prospect; perspective.

2. (n.) Looking forward in time; acting with foresight; -- opposed to retrospective.

3. (n.) Being within view or consideration, as a future event or contingency; relating to the future: expected; as, a prospective benefit.

4. (n.) The scene before or around, in time or in space; view; prospect.

5. (n.) A perspective glass.

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