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Topic: Beliefs

anticipant

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.

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.

anticipatable

IPA: /ˌæntɪsɪˈpeɪtəbl/

KK: /æntɪsəˈpeɪtəbl/

adjective

Definition: Able to be expected or predicted based on current information or trends.

Example: The outcome of the project was anticipatable given the previous results.

anticipate

IPA: /ænˈtɪsɪpeɪt/

KK: /æn'tɪsəˌpeɪt/

intransitive verb

Definition: To expect or look forward to something happening in the future.

Example: I anticipate that the meeting will be productive.

transitive verb

Definition: To expect or look forward to something happening, often with pleasure or excitement.

Example: I anticipate a great time at the party this weekend.

anticipated

IPA: /ˌæn.tɪˈsɪ.peɪ.tɪd/

KK: /æntɪsəˌpeɪtɪd/

adjective

Definition: Expected to happen or arrive at a certain time.

Example: The anticipated arrival of the train made everyone excited.

verb

Definition: To expect or look forward to something happening.

Example: She anticipated the arrival of her friends with excitement.

anticipator

IPA: /ˌæn.tɪˈsɪ.pə.tər/

KK: /æn'tɪsəˌpeɪtər/

noun

Definition: A person or device that expects or predicts something will happen in the future.

Example: The anticipator in the thermostat helps maintain a comfortable temperature by adjusting the heating and cooling systems.

anticipatory

IPA: /ˌæn.tɪˈsɪp.ə.tɔːr.i/

KK: /æntɪsɪˈpɔːtəri/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that is done in expectation of something happening in the future.

Example: The anticipatory excitement in the crowd was palpable as they waited for the concert to begin.

anticlerical

IPA: /ˌæntɪˈklɛrɪkəl/

KK: /æntiˈklɛrɪkəl/

adjective

Definition: Opposed to the influence of religious leaders or the church in government and public matters.

Example: The anticlerical movement sought to reduce the power of the church in politics.

anticlericalism

IPA: /ˌæntɪˈklɛrɪkəlɪzəm/

KK: /æntiˈklɛrɪkəlɪzəm/

noun

Definition: A belief or movement that opposes the influence of religious leaders in politics.

Example: The rise of anticlericalism in the 19th century led to significant changes in government policies regarding religion.

anticlimactical

IPA: /ˌæntɪˈklaɪmæktɪkəl/

KK: /æntɪˈklaɪmæktɪkəl/

adjective

Definition: Describing a situation where something is less exciting or impressive than expected, often after a buildup of anticipation.

Example: The movie's ending was anticlimactical, leaving the audience disappointed after the thrilling buildup.

anticolonialism

IPA: /ˌæntiˈkoʊləˌnɪzəm/

KK: /ˌæntiˈkoʊləˌnɪzəm/

noun

Definition: A movement or ideology that fights against the control and domination of one country over another, particularly in the context of historical colonial rule.

Example: The rise of anticolonialism in the 20th century led to many countries gaining independence from colonial powers.

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