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.
: a future event that is sure to happen: a destiny that can be clearly seen and that cannot be changed. They were living in a time when expansion to the Pacific was regarded by many people as the Manifest Destiny of the United States. [+] more examples [-] hide examples [+] Example sentences [-] Hide examples.