expectancy

Word parts

expectant + -cy or expect + -ancy

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA ^(key): /ɪkˈspɛkt(ə)nsi/ or /ɛkˈspɛkt(ə)nsi/
• (US) IPA ^(key): /ɪkˈspɛktənsi/ or /ɛkˈspɛktənsi/

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Noun

Singular expectancy

Plural expectancies

1. (countable & uncountable) Expectancy is the expectation or anticipation or something.