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Meaning & Definition of Expectancy in English

English

Expectancy

Pronunciation:

/ɪkˈspɛk.tən.si/

Part of Speech:

noun

Plural:

expectancies

Meaning 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

anticipation | hope | waiting | prospect | outlook

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.