expectant

Definitions


[ɛkˈspɛkt(ə)nt], (Adjective)

Definitions:
- having or showing an excited feeling that something is about to happen, especially something good
(e.g: expectant crowds arrived early)


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Origin:
late Middle English: from Latin exspectant- ‘expecting’, from the verb exspectare (see expect)


[ɛkˈspɛkt(ə)nt], (Noun)

Definitions:
- a person who anticipates receiving something, especially high office
(e.g: some devoted themselves to the wearer of the crown, and others to the expectant)


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Origin:
late Middle English: from Latin exspectant- ‘expecting’, from the verb exspectare (see expect)




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