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futurous

adj · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • /ˈfjuːt͡ʃəɹəs/

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adj

Meaning 1

Of or relating to the future

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • a futurous moment
  • I watched the futurous sun set before heading back to my era.
  • Only a futurous population will understand these bizarre concepts!

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From future + -ous.