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expectative
American
[ik-spek-tuh-tiv]
/ ɪkˈspɛk tə tɪv /
adjective
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of or relating to expectation.
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characterized by expectation.
Etymology
Origin of expectative
From the Medieval Latin word expectātīvus, dating back to 1480–90. See expectation, -ive
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