prospectus
Prospectus (noun) means a printed document describing a business, investment, university, or publication, meant to inform potential buyers or applicants. Example: “The university sent a glossy prospectus to prospective students.”
How to use prospectus
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA formal document that describes what a school, company, or investment offers, aimed at people considering it.
Word forms
prospectuses plural, prospectus plural
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The university sent a glossy _____ to prospective students.
Etymology
From French prospectus, borrowed directly from Latin prospectus. A doublet of "prospect."
Rhymes for prospectus
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What does “prospectus” mean?
The word “prospectus” means a printed document describing a business, investment, university, or publication, meant to inform potential buyers or applicants. In plain terms, a formal document that describes what a school, company, or investment offers, aimed at people considering it.
How do you pronounce “prospectus”?
“Prospectus” is pronounced pruhs-PEHK-tuhs (/pɹəsˈpɛktəs/ in IPA).
How do you use “prospectus” in a sentence?
Here is “prospectus” used in a sentence: “The university sent a glossy prospectus to prospective students.”
What part of speech is “prospectus”?
“Prospectus” is a noun.
Where does the word “prospectus” come from?
The word “prospectus” comes from Latin. From French prospectus, borrowed directly from Latin prospectus. A doublet of "prospect.".
Is “prospectus” a common word?
“Prospectus” is an uncommon word in modern English.