Expected

Definition

Expected is an adjective that describes something that is regarded as likely to happen, anticipated, or considered reasonable to occur based on previous knowledge or context.

Parts of Speech

• Adjective

Pronunciation

American English

• IPA Pronunciation: /ɪkˈspɛktɪd/
• Respelling: ik-SPEK-tid

British English

• IPA Pronunciation: /ɪkˈspɛktɪd/
• Respelling: ik-SPEK-tid

Etymology

The word "expected" comes from the Latin word "expectare," meaning "to look out for, await," derived from "ex-" (out) and "spectare" (to look or watch). It entered Middle English through Old French as "expecter," retaining its sense of anticipation.

Derivatives

• Expect (verb)
• Expectation (noun)
• Expectancy (noun)
• Expectable (adjective)
• Unexpected (adjective)

Synonyms

• Anticipated
• Foreseen
• Predicted

Antonyms

• Unexpected
• Unanticipated
• Surprising

Usage

The adjective "expected" is often used to indicate something that has been anticipated or is considered likely based on past patterns or reasonable assumptions, such as in "The arrival time was expected to be earlier," or "The outcome was expected based on previous studies."

Related Terms

• Expectation: A belief that something will happen or is likely to occur.
• Predict: To make an educated guess about a future event.
• Anticipate: To look forward to or prepare for something in advance.

Detailed Definitions

Adjective

• Considered likely or probable: Used to describe something believed to be likely based on previous experience or knowledge.
  • Example: "His return was expected after the weekend."
• Anticipated to happen at a certain time: Indicates something scheduled or anticipated within a certain time frame.
  • Example: "The storm is expected to pass by tomorrow."