anticipatory
an·tic·i·pa·to·ry
adjective \an-ˈti-sə-pə-ˌtȯr-ē\Definition of ANTICIPATORY
: characterized by anticipation : anticipating <took anticipatory measures to prevent floods>
Examples of ANTICIPATORY
- <couldn't control his anticipatory excitement on Christmas morning>
First Known Use of ANTICIPATORY
1669
Related to ANTICIPATORY
- Synonyms
- agape, agog, anticipant, expectant
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