·noun A perspective glass.
II. Prospective ·noun The scene before or around, in time or in space; view; prospect.
III. Prospective ·noun Of or pertaining to a prospect; furnishing a prospect; perspective.
IV. Prospective ·noun Looking forward in time; acting with foresight;
— opposed to retrospective.
V. Prospective ·noun Being within view or consideration, as a future event or contingency; relating to the future: expected; as, a prospective benefit.