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| ex·pec·tant [ ik spéktənt ] |
adjective |
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1. excitedly anticipating something: excitedly aware that something is about to happen
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2. expecting baby: expecting the birth of a baby
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3. expecting something favorable: expecting something, especially something that will bring success or wealth
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formal
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| [14th century. Directly or via French< Latin ex(s)pectant-, present participle of ex(s)pectare (see expect)] |