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expectedly

 

[ ɪkˈspɛktɪdli ]

Adverb / Adjective
Context #1 | Adverb

in a predicted manner

In a way that is anticipated or foreseen, without surprise.

Synonyms

as anticipated, not surprisingly, predictably

Examples of usage

  • His sudden departure was expectedly met with shock and confusion.
  • She performed expectedly well in the competition, given her talent and dedication.
  • The results of the experiment turned out expectedly, confirming the initial hypothesis.
Context #2 | Adjective

not surprising

Not causing astonishment or disbelief; in a way that is in line with what is anticipated.

Synonyms

as anticipated, not unexpected, predictable

Examples of usage

  • Her expectedly calm demeanor helped to diffuse the tense situation.
  • The expectedly high turnout at the event demonstrated its popularity.
  • The expectedly positive feedback from customers was a testament to the quality of the product.

Translations

Translations of the word "expectedly" in other languages:

🇵🇹 esperadamente

🇮🇳 अपेक्षित रूप से

🇩🇪 erwartungsgemäß

🇮🇩 dengan harapan

🇺🇦 очікувано

🇵🇱 spodziewanie

🇯🇵 予想通りに (yosō dōri ni)

🇫🇷 attendu

🇪🇸 esperadamente

🇹🇷 beklendiği gibi

🇰🇷 예상대로 (yesangdaero)

🇸🇦 بشكل متوقع

🇨🇿 očekávaně

🇸🇰 očakávane

🇨🇳 预期地 (yùqí de)

🇸🇮 pričakovano

🇮🇸 væntanlega

🇰🇿 күтілгендей

🇬🇪 მოსალოდნელად

🇦🇿 gözlənildiyi kimi

🇲🇽 esperadamente

Etymology

The word 'expectedly' is formed from the root word 'expect' with the suffix '-edly', which is used to form adverbs from adjectives. The root word 'expect' comes from the Latin word 'expectare', meaning 'await'. Over time, 'expectedly' has evolved to convey the idea of something happening as anticipated or foreseen. The adverb is commonly used in various contexts to indicate a predicted outcome or behavior.

See also: expect, expectancy, expectant, expectantly, expectation, expectations, expected, expecting, expectorate, unexpected, unexpectedly, unexpectedness.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #37,484, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.