prospectively (B2)

adverb

Pronunciation: /prəˈspektɪvli/

Definition

With a view to the future; in a way that relates to or is concerned with the future.

Examples

• The study prospectively followed patients for ten years to observe disease progression.

• We are prospectively analyzing the data to identify trends.

• The government is prospectively investing in renewable energy sources.

How to Use prospectively

prospectively study (collocation)

To conduct a study that follows participants over time into the future. — "The researchers decided to prospectively study the effects of the new medication."

prospectively plan (collocation)

To make plans with a focus on future events or outcomes. — "The company is prospectively planning for expansion into new markets."

prospectively analyze (collocation)

To examine data or information with a view to future developments. — "We need to prospectively analyze the risks associated with this investment."

Synonyms of prospectively

Words with a similar meaning to prospectively:

• forward-looking
• future-oriented
• anticipatorily
• previsionally

Antonyms of prospectively

Words with the opposite meaning to prospectively:

• retrospectively
• historically

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