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expectant

ex·pec·tant

UK/ɪkˈspɛktənt/ US/ɪˈkspɛktʌnt/ uncommon dated

adjective

1.

marked by eager anticipation

  • “an expectant hush”
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2.

in an advanced stage of pregnancy

  • “was big with child”
  • “was great with child”
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Origin

From Old French expectant, from Latin expectans.

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