Anticipation: meaning, definitions and examples
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anticipation
[ ænˌtɪsɪˈpeɪʃən ]
feeling
The act of looking forward to or predicting something happening in the future. It involves a mixture of excitement, hope, and anxiety.
Synonyms
eagerness, excitement, expectation, hope.
Examples of usage
- I waited with anticipation for the results of the exam.
- She felt a sense of anticipation as she approached the stage.
- The anticipation of her birthday party kept her excited all week.
literature
A literary device where the author hints at future events or outcomes in a story, creating tension and suspense for the reader.
Synonyms
foreshadowing, prediction, suspense.
Examples of usage
- The author's use of anticipation in the opening chapter left readers eager to discover what would happen next.
- The novel was filled with anticipation, making it a page-turner for many.
Translations
Translations of the word "anticipation" in other languages:
🇵🇹 antecipação
🇮🇳 प्रतीक्षा
🇩🇪 Vorfreude
🇮🇩 antisipasi
🇺🇦 очікування
🇵🇱 oczekiwanie
🇯🇵 期待 (きたい)
🇫🇷 anticipation
🇪🇸 anticipación
🇹🇷 beklenti
🇰🇷 기대
🇸🇦 توقع
🇨🇿 očekávání
🇸🇰 očakávanie
🇨🇳 期待 (qīdài)
🇸🇮 pričakovanje
🇮🇸 vænting
🇰🇿 күту
🇬🇪 მოლოდინი
🇦🇿 gözləmə
🇲🇽 anticipación
Etymology
The word 'anticipation' has its roots in the Latin word 'anticipatio', meaning 'a taking beforehand'. It entered the English language in the mid-16th century. Over time, it has come to represent the feeling of looking forward to something with excitement and expectation. The concept of anticipation plays a significant role in psychology, literature, and everyday life, reflecting our innate desire to anticipate and prepare for future events.
See also: anticipatable, anticipate, anticipated, anticipating, anticipatingly, anticipatory, unanticipated.
Word Frequency Rank
At #6,976 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.
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