expectancy

/ɪkˈspɛkt(ə)nsi/noun
Middle School
1

Expectation or anticipation; the state of expecting something.

2

The state of being expected.

3

Future interest as to possession or enjoyment

4

expectation; expected value

5

Something expected or awaited.

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Synonyms

expectingness

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Alliteration

Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)

eareatebaebyeckecoedaedeediedo

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

acmaeraflairaixanyarybecbedbeg

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing

coppakpikcapecrapcripcupokampkpmgkump
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