I. ˈfyü-chər adjective
Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo-French & Latin; Anglo-French, from Latin futurus about to be — more at be
Date: 14th century
1. : that is to be ; specifically : existing after death
2. : of, relating to, or constituting a verb tense expressive of time yet to come
3. : existing or occurring at a later time
met his future wife
II. noun
Date: 15th century
1.
a. : time that is to come
b. : what is going to happen
2. : an expectation of advancement or progressive development
3. : something (as a bulk commodity) bought for future acceptance or sold for future delivery — usually used in plural
grain future s
4.
a. : the future tense of a language
b. : a verb form in the future tense