expectancy
1 synonyms and 0 antonyms for expectancy, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A feeling of anticipation about something that is likely to happen.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
How to use expectancy
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Etymology
From "expectant" plus "-cy," or from "expect" plus "-ancy."
Full origin of expectancy →Frequently asked questions
What does “expectancy” mean?
The word “expectancy” means a feeling of anticipation about something that is likely to happen. In plain terms, the feeling of waiting for something to happen, or a calculated average of how likely or long something is.
How do you pronounce “expectancy”?
“Expectancy” is pronounced ihk-SPEHKTN-see (/ɪkˈspɛktənsi/ in IPA).
How do you use “expectancy” in a sentence?
Here is “expectancy” used in a sentence: “The crowd waited with a sense of expectancy as the results were announced.”
What is another word for “expectancy”?
Words with a similar meaning to “expectancy” include expectingness.
What part of speech is “expectancy”?
“Expectancy” is a noun.
Is “expectancy” a common word?
“Expectancy” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “expectancy” have?
“Expectancy” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a feeling of anticipation about something that is likely to happen.