anticipatory — happening, performed, or felt in anticipation of something
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: happening, performed, or felt in anticipation of something
Pronunciation (IPA): /ænˈtɪsəpəˌtɔːri/
Example Sentences
- The dog's anticipatory drooling started when he heard the can opener.
- Her anticipatory smile appeared even before the joke was finished.
- The anticipatory measures helped prevent the crisis.
anticipatory
ADJECTIVE[/ænˈtɪsəpəˌtɔːri/]
happening, performed, or felt in anticipation of something
The chef wears an anticipatory smile as the judge lifts the silver dome.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin anticipare, meaning 'to take beforehand' or 'seize in advance'. The word originally expressed the notion of grasping or seizing the future beforehand, metaphorically depicting the mindset of expecting or looking forward to something.
Breakdown
ante- (before) + capere (to take, seize) + -ory (adjective suffix denoting a quality or tendency).
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The dog's anticipatory drooling started when he heard the can opener.”
“Her anticipatory smile appeared even before the joke was finished.”
“The anticipatory measures helped prevent the crisis.”
“Students showed anticipatory stress before the exam announcement.”
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