Definition of expectative in English:

expectative

adjective ɪkˈspɛktətɪvɛkˈspɛktətɪv

1In canon law: of or relating to the reversion of benefices.
2Having effect in the future.
3Characterized by waiting or anticipation; expectant.

noun ɪkˈspɛktətɪvɛkˈspɛktətɪv

1= expectative grace. Now historical.
2A thing that is confidently anticipated; an expectation.

Origin

Late 15th century. From post-classical Latin exspectativus, expectativus reversionary from classical Latin exspectāt-, past participial stem of exspectāre, expectāre + -īvus.

Definition of expectative in US English:

expectative

adjective

1In canon law: of or relating to the reversion of benefices.
2Having effect in the future.
3Characterized by waiting or anticipation; expectant.

noun

1= expectative grace. Now historical.
2A thing that is confidently anticipated; an expectation.

Origin

Late 15th century. From post-classical Latin exspectativus, expectativus reversionary from classical Latin exspectāt-, past participial stem of exspectāre, expectāre + -īvus.

单词	expectative
释义	Definition of expectative in English: expectative adjective ɪkˈspɛktətɪvɛkˈspɛktətɪv 1In canon law: of or relating to the reversion of benefices. 2Having effect in the future. 3Characterized by waiting or anticipation; expectant. noun ɪkˈspɛktətɪvɛkˈspɛktətɪv 1= expectative grace. Now historical. 2A thing that is confidently anticipated; an expectation. Origin Late 15th century. From post-classical Latin exspectativus, expectativus reversionary from classical Latin exspectāt-, past participial stem of exspectāre, expectāre + -īvus. Definition of expectative in US English: expectative adjective 1In canon law: of or relating to the reversion of benefices. 2Having effect in the future. 3Characterized by waiting or anticipation; expectant. noun 1= expectative grace. Now historical. 2A thing that is confidently anticipated; an expectation. Origin Late 15th century. From post-classical Latin exspectativus, expectativus reversionary from classical Latin exspectāt-, past participial stem of exspectāre, expectāre + -īvus.
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