anticipatory

American  

[an-tis-uh-puh-tawr-ee, -tohr-ee] / ænˈtɪs ə pəˌtɔr i, -ˌtoʊr i /

adjective

1. of, showing, or expressing anticipation.

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Other Word Forms

• anticipatorily adverb
• nonanticipatorily adverb
• nonanticipatory adjective

Etymology

Origin of anticipatory

First recorded in 1660–70; anticipate + -ory ¹

Example Sentences

She would have been thrilled at the prospect of seeing an important collection of ferns, and even felt some anticipatory tummy rumbles at the thought of eating what promised to be a truly delicious meal.

From Literature

The judge said specific performance could be available in a situation involving an actual breach or an anticipatory breach of the contract.

From Los Angeles Times

Asked why the numbers were not higher, Pace highlighted "anticipatory action, being ready".

From Barron's

For those feeling unsatisfied with their current lives, anticipatory nostalgia can decrease anxiety while enhancing the meaningfulness of the moment.

From Los Angeles Times

A moment of anticipatory transition is frozen, made perpetual.

From Los Angeles Times