Meaning & Definition of Expectancy in English
Expectancy
Pronunciation:
/ɪkˈspɛk.tən.si/Part of Speech:
nounPlural:
expectanciesMeaning and Definition of Expectancy
1. Primary Definition
The state of expecting or anticipating something.
2. Detailed Definitions
Definition: The anticipation of the occurrence of an event or the fulfillment of a condition.
Example Sentence: There was a sense of expectancy in the air before the announcement.
Definition: The expected duration of life in a given situation.
Example Sentence: Life expectancy has increased due to advances in healthcare.
Definition: A belief or hope that something will happen.
Example Sentence: Her expectancy for a promotion was met with positive feedback from her manager.
Etymology
Origin: From Latin 'expectantia', from 'expectare', meaning 'to look out for'.
Synonyms
Common Phrases and Expressions
- expectancy value: The anticipated value of a certain outcome, often used in decision-making contexts.
- expectancy effect: The phenomenon where a person's expectations influence their performance.
- cultural expectancy: The set of beliefs about what is expected in a particular cultural context.
Translations
- Spanish: expectativa
- French: attente
- German: Erwartung
- Russian: ожидание
Related Words
- anticipation: The action of expecting something.
- hope: A feeling of expectation and desire for a particular thing to happen.
- outlook: A person's point of view or general attitude towards life.
Slang Meanings of expectancy
Meaning: The vibe or energy of waiting for something exciting.
Example Sentence: There's a real expectancy vibe at the concert right now.
Meaning: A sense that something good is about to happen.
Example Sentence: I'm feeling some expectancy for the weekend plans.