anticipatively
|an-ti-ci-pa-tive-ly|
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/ænˈtɪsɪˌpeɪtɪvli/
(anticipate)
expectedly
Etymology
Etymology Information
'anticipate' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'anticipare,' where 'anti-' meant 'before' and 'capere' meant 'to take.'
Historical Evolution
'anticipare' transformed into the French word 'anticiper,' and eventually became the modern English word 'anticipate' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to take before,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to expect or predict.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adverb 1
in a manner that shows anticipation or expectation.
She smiled anticipatively as she waited for the surprise.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:41