expectative

[ ik-spek-tuh-tiv ]

/ ɪkˈspɛk tə tɪv /

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adjective

of or relating to expectation.

characterized by expectation.

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Origin of expectative

From the Medieval Latin word expectātīvus, dating back to 1480–90. See expectation, -ive

Words nearby expectative

expectant, expectation, expectation of life, Expectation Sunday, Expectation Week, expectative, expected frequency, expected utility, expected value, expecting, expectorant

How to use expectative in a sentence

They went to Stuttgart, where the Wrtemberg Government kept up a sort of expectative neutrality.
Revolution and Counter-Revolution|Karl Marx
He is young enough to forgive, and to be forgiven, the possession and the expectative, at least for some years.
The PG Edition of Chesterfield's Letters to His Son|The Earl of Chesterfield
Even expectative graces, or mandates nominating a person to succeed to a benefice upon the first vacancy, were thus sold.
Luther and the Reformation:|Joseph A. Seiss
It was too slow for their eagerness and expectative grants were sought for and made in advance so as to profit by the next victim.
A History of the Inquisition of Spain; vol. 1|Henry Charles Lea