What is "anticipative" in English? Definition and Explanations

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What does anticipative mean in English? Meaning of anticipative definition and abbreviation with examples.

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What is "anticipative" in English? Definition and Explanations

Meaning of "anticipative": marked by eager anticipation

Adjective

  • Meaning: marked by eager anticipation
  • Example: an expectant hush
  • Synonyms: anticipant anticipative expectant
  • Similar: hopeful
  • Adjective: Of or pertaining to anticipation; inclined to anticipate; expectant. "... protestations of friendship, and expressions anticipative of the pleasure which must inevitably flow from so happy an acquaintance, were exchanged ..." (Charles Dickens: Nicholas Nickleby)."... protestations of friendship, and expressions anticipative of the pleasure which must inevitably flow from so happy an acquaintance, were exchanged ..." (Charles Dickens: Nicholas Nickleby).
  • Synonyms:

    anticipant, anticipatory, awaiting, expecting, hopeful, anticipating,

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    anticipative in English: anticipative
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