expectancy
Translation
expectancy, anticipation
Examples
Life expectancy has increased significantly.
Life expectancy has increased significantly.
There was an air of expectancy in the room.
There was an air of expectancy in the room.
Grammar Patterns
life expectancy a statistical measure of life Life expectancy has increased significantly.
an air of expectancy a feeling of anticipation There was an air of expectancy in the room.
Similar Words
Synonyms: anticipation, hope
Etymology
From Latin 'exspectare' (to look out for), from 'ex-' (out) + 'spectare' (to look).
Memory Tips
Remember it with the phrase 'life expectancy'. It often refers to a statistical or formal expectation.