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Word: Expectative
Speech Type: Adjective
late 15th century. From post-classical Latin exspectativus, expectativus reversionary from classical Latin exspectāt-, past participial stem of exspectāre, expectāre + -īvus
In canon law: of or relating to the reversion of benefices.
Having effect in the future.
Characterized by waiting or anticipation; expectant.
Word: Expectative
Speech Type: Noun
late 15th century. From post-classical Latin exspectativus, expectativus reversionary from classical Latin exspectāt-, past participial stem of exspectāre, expectāre + -īvus
A thing that is confidently anticipated; an expectation.
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