| Part of Speech | Definition | |
| Noun | 1. Something in expectation; esp., an expectative grace.[Websters]. | |
| Adjective | 1. Constituting an object of expectation; contingent.[Websters]
2. Being anticipative. [Eve - graph theoretic] 3. Rarely used base adjective of the adverb expectatively.[Eve - graph theoretic] | |
| Adverb Form (expectatively) | 1. Virtually never used adverbial inflection of the rarely used adjective expectative.[Eve - graph theoretic] | |
Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913), compiled from various sources, under license. | Top | |
Date "EXPECTATIVE" was first used in popular English literature: sometime before 1828. (references) |
Specialty Definition: EXPECTATIVE
| Domain | Definition | ||
| Noah Webster | [Noun] That which is expected.. Source: Webster's 1828 American Dictionary. | ||
| Wiktionary | 1: [Adjective] (canon law) Of or pertaining to the reversion of a benefice. (references) | 2: [Adjective] Of or pertaining to an expectation. (references) | |
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Common Expressions: EXPECTATIVE
| Expressions | Definition | ||
| Expectative grace | A mandate given by the pope or a prince appointing a successor to any benefice before it becomes vacant. --Foxe. Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary. | ||
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