anticipation
UK: ænˌtɪsɪˈpeɪʃən | US: ænˌtɪsəˈpeɪʃən
n. the act of expecting or foreseeing something
n. the action of anticipating something; preparation or preemptive action
n. (music) a technique where a note is introduced before its expected time
anticipation = anti<before> + cip<take> + ation<noun suffix>
- anti<before>: From Latin ante, meaning "before" or "in front of."
- cip<take>: From Latin capere, meaning "to take" or "to seize."
- ation<noun suffix>: A suffix forming nouns indicating an action or process.
Etymology Origin:
The word "anticipation" traces back to Latin anticipatio, combining ante (before) and capere (to take). It originally meant "taking action beforehand" or "forestalling." Over time, it evolved to emphasize the mental act of expecting or preparing for future events, reflecting both proactive and predictive dimensions. The musical sense emerged later, describing a note played ahead of its harmonic resolution.
Her anticipation of the market crash saved her investments.
The children waited with eager anticipation for the holiday gifts.
The composer used anticipation to create tension in the melody.
His anticipation of the opponent’s move gave him a strategic advantage.
The project’s success relied on careful anticipation of potential challenges.