It is important for people to remember that, when looking at the periodic table of the elements, ânaturally occurringâ does not necessarily mean âabundant.â Many naturally occurring elements are in fact quite rare, although some were once more abundant.
future. 1  time that is to be or come hereafter. 2  something that will exist or happen in time to come: The future is rooted in the past. 3  a condition, especially of success or failure, to come: Some people believe a gypsy can tell you your future. 4  Grammar. the future tense. 5  Usually, futures.
The definition of forthcoming refers to something that is about to happen, or to someone who is willing to openly share information. 1  An example of forthcoming is a party that is going to happen tomorrow. 2  An example of forthcoming is a person who tells his life story to anyone he meets.