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FUTURIST
futuristic, futurist
(adjective) of or relating to futurism; “futurist art”
fantast, futurist
(noun) someone who predicts the future
futurist
(noun) a theologian who believes that the Scripture prophecies of the Apocalypse (the Book of Revelation) will be fulfilled in the future
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
futurist (plural futurists)
(arts) An adherent to the principles of the artistic movement of futurism.
One who studies and predicts possible futures.
Synonym: futurologist
Adjective
futurist (comparative more futurist, superlative most futurist)
In the style of futurism.
Synonym: futuristic
Source: Wiktionary
Fu"tur*ist, n.
1. One whose chief interests are in what is to come; one who anxiously, eagerly, or confidently looks forward to the future; an expectant.
2. (Theol.)
Definition: One who believes or maintains that the fulfillment of the prophecies of the Bible is to be in the future.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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TEMPORIZE
(verb) draw out a discussion or process in order to gain time; “The speaker temporized in order to delay the vote”
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