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expectative

American  
[ik-spek-tuh-tiv] / ɪkˈspɛk tə tɪv /

adjective

  1. of or relating to expectation.

  2. characterized by expectation.

Etymology

Origin of expectative

From the Medieval Latin word expectātīvus, dating back to 1480–90. See expectation, -ive

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