Proleptic
Pronunciation: /ˈpɹoʊˈɫɛpˈtɪk/
Proleptic (adjective)
- Describing something that refers to a future event as if it has already happened.
- Describing an event or action that occurs earlier than expected.
Examples
- The proleptic announcement excited everyone about the upcoming festival.
- Her proleptic vision of success motivated the entire team.
Common collocations: proleptic announcement, proleptic vision, proleptic symptoms, proleptic behavior