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expectancy
This term captures a state of anticipation that is often charged with emotion or tension. It differs from expectation in that it describes the internal feeling of waiting for an event rather than the belief that the event will occur. It is frequently used to describe a palpable atmosphere in a room or a psychological state of longing.
In a statistical or demographic context, the word shifts from an emotional state to a calculated projection. When paired with life, it refers to a mathematical average derived from population data rather than an individual's personal hope or prediction.
Meanings
Examples
The air in the room was thick with expectancy as the winner was announced.
Life expectancy has increased significantly due to medical advancements.
Life expectancy has increased significantly due to medical advancements.
I can hardly contain my expectancy for the trip to Italy.
The crowd waited in a state of breathless expectancy.
The crowd waited in a state of breathless expectancy.
Average life expectancy varies greatly between different regions of the world.
She looked at him with an expression of eager expectancy.
She looked at him with an expression of eager expectancy.
The company is analyzing the life expectancy of the new battery prototype.
Will they actually arrive on time? The expectancy is killing me.