Anticipant: meaning, definitions and examples

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anticipant

 

[ ænˈtɪsɪpənt ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

in psychology

A person who looks forward to or anticipates something with great excitement or eagerness.

Synonyms

eager, enthusiastic, expectant

Examples of usage

  • The children were full of anticipation for the arrival of Santa Claus.
  • As an anticipant of the upcoming concert, she couldn't contain her excitement.
Context #2 | Noun

in insurance

A person who anticipates or foresees potential risks or events, especially in the context of insurance policies.

Synonyms

forecaster, predictor, prognosticator

Examples of usage

  • The anticipants in the insurance industry play a crucial role in assessing and mitigating risks.
  • As an anticipant, he carefully analyzed the potential liabilities before finalizing the insurance coverage.

Translations

Translations of the word "anticipant" in other languages:

🇵🇹 participante

🇮🇳 प्रतिभागी

🇩🇪 Teilnehmer

🇮🇩 peserta

🇺🇦 учасник

🇵🇱 uczestnik

🇯🇵 参加者 (sankasha)

🇫🇷 participant

🇪🇸 participante

🇹🇷 katılımcı

🇰🇷 참가자 (chamgaja)

🇸🇦 مشارك

🇨🇿 účastník

🇸🇰 účastník

🇨🇳 参与者 (cānyùzhě)

🇸🇮 udeleženec

🇮🇸 þátttakandi

🇰🇿 қатысушы

🇬🇪 მონაწილე

🇦🇿 iştirakçı

🇲🇽 participante

Etymology

The word 'anticipant' is derived from the Latin word 'anticipare', which means 'to take beforehand'. It first appeared in the English language in the mid-17th century. Over time, 'anticipant' has been used in various contexts, from psychology to insurance, to describe individuals who foresee or eagerly await future events or risks.