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prospective
pro·spec·tive [ prə spéktiv ]


adjective 
Definition:
 
1. likely to be something: expected or hoping to do or become something
his prospective mother-in-law
2. likely to happen: likely or expected to happen
prospective changes

pro·spec·tive·ly adverb
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