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noun, plural pro·spec·tus·es.
1.
a document describing the major features of a proposed literary work, project, business venture, etc., in enough detail so that prospective investors, participants, or buyers may evaluate it: Don't buy the new stock offering until you read the prospectus carefully.
2.
a brochure or other document describing the major features, attractions, or services of a place, institution, or business to prospective patrons, clients, owners, or members.
Origin:
1770–80; < Latin prōspectus outlook, view, equivalent to prōspec-, stem of prōspicere (prō- pro-1 + -spicere, combining form of specere to look) + -tus suffix of v. action
1770–80; < Latin prōspectus outlook, view, equivalent to prōspec-, stem of prōspicere (prō- pro-1 + -spicere, combining form of specere to look) + -tus suffix of v. action
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Prospectus
is always a great word to know.
So is flibbertigibbet. Does it mean:
| a chattering or flighty, light-headed person. |
| an arrangement of five objects, as trees, in a square or rectangle, one at each corner and one in the middle. |
Example Sentences
- Yelp is expected to file its prospectus by the end of this year.
- Keep your prospectus open enough to allow you to modify your dissertation without rocking too many boats.
- He sold one collection two or three years ago, and his prospectus says that the present gallery was reserved from that sale.
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Word Origin & History
prospectus
1765, from Fr. prospectus (1723), from L. prospectus "view, outlook" (see prospect).
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