English Explanatory Dictionary

expectancy

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Expectation or anticipation; the state of expecting something.
  2. The state of being expected.
  3. Future interest as to possession or enjoyment
  4. expectation; expected value
  5. Something expected or awaited.

Pronunciation

/ɪkˈspɛkt(ə)nsi/ /ɛkˈspɛkt(ə)nsi/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-expectancy.wav /ɪkˈspɛktənsi/ /ɛkˈspɛktənsi/

Word forms

expectancy expectancies expectance

Etymology

From expectant + -cy or expect + -ancy.

Synonyms

expectingness

Derived words

disconfirmed expectancy life expectancy
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