anticipatory
Translation
expectant, done in advance, foreseeing
Examples
There was an anticipatory hush in the crowd.
There was an anticipatory hush in the crowd.
He made an anticipatory move to block his opponent.
He made an anticipatory move to block his opponent.
Grammar Patterns
an anticipatory ((noun)) an expectant (noun) She gave an anticipatory smile.
Similar Words
Synonyms: expectant, predictive, proactive
Etymology
From 'anticipate' + the adjective-forming suffix '-ory'. Rooted in 'ante-' (before) + 'capere' (to take).
Memory Tips
Describes something done *in anticipation* of a future event. If you have an 'anticipatory' feeling, you are anticipating something.