Definitions for expectant
ɪkˈspɛk təntex·pec·tant

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. anticipant, anticipative, expectantadjective

   marked by eager anticipation

   "an expectant hush"

2. big(p), enceinte, expectant, gravid, great(p), large(p), heavy(p), with child(p)adjective

   in an advanced stage of pregnancy

   "was big with child"; "was great with child"

WiktionaryRate this definition:3.0 / 2 votes

1. expectantadjective

   marked by expectation

   An expectant hush before the performance.

2. expectantadjective

   pregnant

   An expectant mother.

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Expectantadjective

   Waiting in expectation.

   Etymology: French.

   Her majesty has offered concessions, in order to remove scruples raised in the mind of the expectant heir. Jonathan Swift.

2. Expectantnoun

   One who waits in expectation of any thing; one held in dependance by his hopes.

   Etymology: from expect.

   They, vain expectants of the bridal hour,
   My stores in riotous expence devour. Alexander Pope, Odyssey, b. i.

   This treatise was agreeable to the sentiments of the whole nation, except of those gentlemen who had employments, or were expectants. Jonathan Swift, to Pope.

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1. expectant

   Expectant generally refers to having or showing an excited feeling that something is about to happen, especially something good or pleasant. It can also refer to being pregnant.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Expectantadjective

   waiting in expectation; looking for

2. Expectantadjective

   waiting for the efforts of nature, with little active treatment

3. Expectantnoun

   one who waits in expectation; one held in dependence by hope of receiving some good

4. Etymology: [L.expectans, exspectans, p. pr. of expectare, exspectare: cf. F. expectant.]

Editors ContributionRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. expectant

   waiting for results

   
   

   Submitted by anonymous on January 22, 2014  

Anagrams for expectant »

1. exceptant

How to pronounce expectant?

1. Alex

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   David

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   Mark

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   Daniel

   British

   Libby

   British

   Mia

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   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

   Australian

   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

   Indian

   Neerja

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   Zira

   US English

   Oliver

   British

   Wendy

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   Fred

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   Tessa

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of expectant in Chaldean Numerology is: 4

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of expectant in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9

Examples of expectant in a Sentence

1. Kara Brooks:

   We will work with the attorney general to defend the law that enhances information expectant mothers receive and enhances protection for the unborn.

2. Nancy Pelosi:

   They’re so consumed by their radical ideology, so disconnected from reality that even the pleas of expectant mothers and poisoned children fall on deafears, i like to always make the distinction between a reason and an excuse.

3. Harriet Beecher Stowe:

   Nobody had ever instructed him that a slave-ship, with a procession of expectant sharks in its wake, is a missionary institution, by which closely-packed heathen are brought over to enjoy the light of the Gospel.

4. Manny Alvarez:

   Certain medications and over-the-counter medications are not recommended for expectant moms, and morning sickness is usually a sign of a viable pregnancy, but dealing with nausea morning, noon and night could be a nightmare.

5. Di Girolamo:

   I'm a little nervous and very grateful and expectant, I want to enjoy every moment, it's also my first time in a leading role in a movie. I come from the world of television series, soap operas in Chile. I've had some smaller roles in films. So this is like my grand debut which is a bit strange.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=expectant
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Expectant
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=expectant
4. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/expectant