expectant
Marked by expectationMarked by expectation.
» Tom and Mary are expectant parents.
Meaning
4 sensesMarked by expectation.
the expectant hush before the performance
erwartend, erwartungsvoll
жду́щийždúščij, ожида́ющийožidájuščij
marked by eager anticipation
Pregnant.
an expectant mother
schwanger, guter Hoffnung
бере́меннаяberémennaja, в положе́нииv položénii
(dated)Awaiting the effects of nature, with little active treatment.
A triage classification for a patient in a mass casualty event with injuries so severe they are unlikely to survive even with maximum medical care.
do you agree the patient is expectant, or is there something we can do to save her?
Examples
5 sentencesTom and Mary are expectant parents.
Are you an expectant mother?
How's the expectant mother doing?
deWie geht es der werdenden Mutter?
In Finland, expectant mothers are given a baby box by the state.
In Finland, expectant mothers are given a maternity package by the state.
Translations
5 languagesBy meaning 2
By meaning 2
Origin
From Old French expectant, from Latin expectans.From Old French expectant, from Latin expectans.
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Forms
more expectant, most expectant| Comparative | more expectant Lesson |
|---|---|
| Superlative | most expectant Lesson |
regular
Synonyms
9 synonyms- in an advanced stage of pregnancy:bigenceintegravidgreatlargeheavywith child
- marked by eager anticipation:anticipantanticipative
Word family
6 related wordsLessons for this word
2 lessons- A2Comparatives — Because it has a comparative form
- A2Superlatives — Because it has a superlative form