expectancy
2 synonyms and 1 antonym 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
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
expectingness
Antonyms
How to use expectancy
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
life expectancy
a sense of expectancy
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.
