expectability
|ex-pect-a-bil-i-ty|
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/ɪkˌspɛktəˈbɪləti/
(expect)
anticipated manner
Etymology
Etymology Information
'expectability' originates from the Latin word 'expectare,' where 'ex-' meant 'out' and 'spectare' meant 'to look at.'
Historical Evolution
'expectare' transformed into the Old French word 'expecter,' and eventually became the modern English word 'expect' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to look out for something,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'the likelihood of something occurring.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the quality or state of being expectable; the likelihood of something occurring.
The expectability of rain was high given the dark clouds.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45