expectative


ex·pec·ta·tive

E0283700 (ĭk-spĕk′tə-tĭv)adj. Of, relating to, or characterized by expectation.

ex•pect•a•tive

(ɪkˈspɛk tə tɪv)

adj. pertaining to or characterized by expectation. [1480–90; < Medieval Latin]