expectance Definition
- 1the state of expecting or anticipation
- 2the act of expecting something
Using expectance: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "expectance" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The expectance of a new baby filled the couple with joy.
Example
The audience was in expectance of the performer's arrival on stage.
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The company's financial report exceeded the investors' expectance.
expectance Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for expectance
Phrases with expectance
awaiting something eagerly or anxiously
Example
The students were in expectance of their exam results.
beyond expectance
exceeding what was anticipated or expected
Example
The success of the project was beyond expectance.
with an attitude of hopeful anticipation
Example
She waited with expectance for her job interview.
Origins of expectance
from Latin 'expectare', meaning 'to await'
Summary: expectance in Brief
'Expectance' [ɪkˈspɛktəns] refers to the state of anticipating or expecting something, and the act of expecting itself. It is often used in phrases like 'in expectance of,' meaning awaiting something eagerly, and 'beyond expectance,' indicating something that exceeds expectations. Examples include 'The expectance of a new baby filled the couple with joy,' and 'The company's financial report exceeded the investors' expectance.'
