/preuh spek"teuhs/ , n. , pl. prospectuses .
1. a document describing the major features of a proposed literary work, project, business venture, etc., in enough detail so that prospective investors, participants, or buyers may evaluate it: Don't buy the new stock offering until you read the prospectus carefully.
2. a brochure or other document describing the major features, attractions, or services of a place, institution, or business to prospective patrons, clients, owners, or members.
[ 1770-80; prospectus outlook, view, equiv. to prospec-, s. of prospicere ( pro- PRO- 1 + -spicere, comb. form of specere to look) + -tus suffix of v. action ]