unanticipating
|un/an/tic/i/pat/ing|
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/ˌʌnænˈtɪsɪˌpeɪtɪŋ/
(unanticipate)
not expecting
Etymology
Etymology Information
'unanticipate' originates from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the verb 'anticipate' from Latin 'anticipare', where 'ante-' meant 'before' and 'capere' meant 'to take'.
Historical Evolution
'anticipare' transformed into the English word 'anticipate', and with the addition of the prefix 'un-', it became 'unanticipate'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'anticipate' meant 'to take before', but with the prefix 'un-', it evolved to mean 'not expecting'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not expecting or foreseeing something.
The unanticipating crowd was surprised by the sudden announcement.
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Last updated: 2025/01/12 22:42