anticipation
|an-ti-ci-pa-tion|
B2
/ænˌtɪsɪˈpeɪʃən/
(anticipate)
expectedly
Etymology
Etymology Information
'anticipation' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'anticipatio,' where 'ante-' meant 'before' and 'capere' meant 'to take.'
Historical Evolution
'anticipatio' transformed into the French word 'anticipation,' and eventually became the modern English word 'anticipation' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to take before,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'expectation or prediction.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the act of looking forward to something; expectation or prediction.
The anticipation of the upcoming concert filled her with excitement.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35