anticipant
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /ˌæntɪ'sɪpənt/
KK: /æn'tɪsəpənt/
adjective
Definition
Describing something that comes or acts in advance, or showing expectation about something that will happen.
Example
The anticipant clouds signaled that a storm was approaching.
Conversation
Are you feeling anticipant about the big game tomorrow?
Definitely! I can't wait to see how it turns out.
I think the team is really anticipant of winning this time.
Yeah, their practice has been impressive lately!
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
expectant
foreseeing
predictive
Antonyms
unaware
surprised
unforeseen
noun
Definition
A person who expects or looks forward to something happening in the future.
Example
As an anticipant of the upcoming event, she prepared her speech in advance.
Conversation
Are you an anticipitant when it comes to surprises?
Definitely! I love guessing what's going to happen next.
I think being an anticipitant makes things more exciting.
Root Explanation
Anticipant is formed from "ante-" (meaning before) and "capere" (meaning to seize or take). The word describes someone who takes action or prepares in advance, thus anticipating an event or situation.
Memory Tip
Think of 'before' ('ante-') and 'taking' ('capere') to remember that an anticipant is someone who takes action before something happens.
Visually Confused Words
participant
mancipant
vaticinant