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- [pruh-spek-tuh s]
- /prəˈspɛk təs/
- /prəˈspek.təs/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [pruh-spek-tuh s]
- /prəˈspɛk təs/
Definitions of prospectus word
- noun plural prospectus 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. 1
- noun plural prospectus 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. 1
- noun prospectus institution's promotional brochure 1
- noun prospectus outline, proposal: of a project 1
- countable noun prospectus A prospectus is a detailed document produced by a college, school, or company, which gives details about it. 0
- noun prospectus a formal statement giving details of a forthcoming event, such as the publication of a book or an issue of shares 0
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Origin of prospectus
First appearance:
before 1770 One of the 46% newest English words
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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Parts of speech for Prospectus
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
prospectus popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 73% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
prospectus usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for prospectus
noun prospectus
- apercu — outline
- apercus — a hasty glance; a glimpse.
- cartulary — a collection of charters or records, esp relating to the title to an estate or monastery
- catalog — A catalog is a list of things such as the goods you can buy from a particular company, the objects in a museum, or the books in a library.
- catalogue — A catalogue is a list of things such as the goods you can buy from a particular company, the objects in a museum, or the books in a library.
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