expectative
Americanadjective
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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
Example Sentences
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Officials and experts alike have stressed that this type of incident is incredibly rare due to tight safety restrictions on all types of flights.
From BBC • Jan. 30, 2025
According to dermatologists and skincare experts alike, there’s very little scientific and clinical research to back up the claim that beef tallow is beneficial to use on our skin.
From Salon • Jan. 25, 2025
In those early months, I found books about grief written by grievers and grief experts alike provided a modicum of comfort.
From Seattle Times • Aug. 5, 2022
I’ve heard it from friends and experts alike.
From Slate • Jul. 27, 2022
Thy artist and thy experts alike are masters, each in his line.
From The Legends of the Jews — Volume 2 by Szold, Henrietta
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