1. The scene before or around, in time or in space; view; prospect. Sir H. Wotton.
2. A perspective glass. [Obs.] Chaucer. Beau. & Fl.
PROSPECTIVELY
Pro*spec"tive*ly, adv.
Defn: In a prospective manner.
PROSPECTIVENESS
Pro*spec"tive*ness, n.
Defn: Quality of being prospective.
PROSPECTLESS
Pros"pect*less, a.
Defn: Having no prospect.
PROSPECTOR
Pros"pect*or, n. Etym: [L., one who looks out.]
Defn: One who prospects; especially, one who explores a region for minerals and precious metals.