Definition of EXPECTANCY

expectancy

Meanings

Plural: expectancies

Noun

  • an expectation
  • something expected (as on the basis of a norm)
    • "an indicator of expectancy in development"
  • Expectation or anticipation; the state of expecting something.
  • The state of being expected.
  • Future interest as to possession or enjoyment
  • expectation; expected value
  • Something expected or awaited.

Origin / Etymology

From expectant + -cy or expect + -ancy.

Scrabble Score: 26

expectancy is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
expectancy is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
expectancy is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 29

expectancy is a valid Words With Friends word