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expectancy

[ɪkˈspektənsi]

expectancy Definition

  • 1the state of thinking or hoping that something, especially something pleasant, will happen or be the case
  • 2the expected lifespan of a person, animal, or thing

Using expectancy: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "expectancy" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The expectancy of a good outcome kept her motivated.

  • Example

    The life expectancy of a cat is around 15 years.

  • Example

    The expectancy of a promotion made him work harder.

expectancy Synonyms and Antonyms

Antonyms for expectancy

Idioms Using expectancy

  • in a state of hopeful anticipation or waiting for something to happen

    Example

    The students were in a state of expectancy as they waited for their exam results.

  • beyond all expectancy

    exceeding all expectations or predictions

    Example

    The success of the new product launch was beyond all expectancy, with sales skyrocketing within the first month.

  • with a hopeful or excited attitude towards something

    Example

    She walked into the interview room with expectancy, confident that she would get the job.

Phrases with expectancy

  • a feeling of excitement and anticipation for something significant or important

    Example

    The great expectancy of the audience was palpable as the curtains drew back.

  • the average period that a person, animal, or thing is expected to live

    Example

    The life expectancy of a human has increased over the past century due to advances in medicine and technology.

  • a motivation theory that suggests that people are motivated by the belief that their efforts will lead to a desired outcome

    Example

    The expectancy theory is often used in business to understand employee motivation and performance.

Origins of expectancy

from Latin 'expectantia', meaning 'anticipation'

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Summary: expectancy in Brief

The term 'expectancy' [ɪkˈspektənsi] refers to the state of thinking or hoping that something pleasant will happen, or the expected lifespan of a person, animal, or thing. It is often used in phrases like 'great expectancy' and 'life expectancy,' and idioms like 'in a state of expectancy,' denoting hopeful anticipation. 'Expectancy theory' is a motivation theory that suggests people are motivated by the belief that their efforts will lead to a desired outcome.

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