Definition

The condition of being anticipated or looked forward to.

Example

The expectedness of the event made everyone excited.

Conversation

Did you notice the expectedness of the ending in that book?

Yeah, I kind of saw it coming from the start.

Right? I feel like it took away some of the excitement.

Totally! I prefer stories that surprise me.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Expectedness → It is formed from "expect" (from Latin "exspectare", meaning to look out for or await) and "-ed" (indicating a state or condition) combined with "-ness" (meaning the quality of). The word "expectedness" refers to the quality of being anticipated or awaited.

Memory Tip

Think of 'looking out for' something ('exspectare') and how the '-ness' indicates a state. This helps you remember that 'expectedness' is about the quality of being anticipated.

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