expectancy meaning

UK US /ɪkˈspɛktənsi/ 4 syllables

expectancy (noun): an expectation.

expectancy has 2 meanings in this dictionary.

expectancy as a noun

  1. an expectation

    Synonyms: anticipation

    Type of: expectation

    Kinds: suspense, fever, hope

    Related forms: expectant

  2. something expected (as on the basis of a norm)
    • each of them had their own anticipations
    • an indicator of expectancy in development

    Synonyms: anticipation

    Type of: expectation

    Kinds: life expectancy

    Related forms: expect

How to pronounce expectancy

expectancy is pronounced /ɪkˈspɛktənsi/ in American English. It has 4 syllables, with the stress on the second syllable.

Scrabble score: 26 (letter breakdown)

Word lists: words starting with EX · words ending in CY · 10-letter words

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