expectancy
/ɪkˈspɛktənsi/
ex · pec · tan · cy
ɪk · ˈspɛk · tən · si
English Definition
n. the state of thinking or hoping something will happen
Significado en Español
expectativa
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
sự mong đợi, sự dự đoán
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Select the best synonym for the word “expectancy”:
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A
disregard
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B
doubt
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C
anticipation
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D
indifference
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C — anticipation.
“expectancy” means n. the state of thinking or hoping something will happen
Common questions about “expectancy”
What does “expectancy” mean?
expectancy — n. the state of thinking or hoping something will happen. In Chinese: 期待，期望.
How do you pronounce “expectancy”?
expectancy is pronounced /ɪkˈspɛktənsi/. It breaks into 4 syllables: ex · pec · tan · cy.
Is “expectancy” an ISEE Basic-level word?
Yes. expectancy appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
