anticipatory

English

Etymology

From anticipate +‎ -ory.

Pronunciation

(Received Pronunciation) IPA^(key): /ænˈtɪsɪpətərɪ/

Adjective

anticipatory (not comparable)

Characterized by anticipation.
The children were all wearing anticipatory grins as the cake was served.

Derived terms

Translations

characterized by anticipation

Catalan: anticipant (ca)
Polish: antycypacyjny
Portuguese: antecipatório
Spanish: en anticipación, en previsión

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