Antizipation
anticipation, mental expectation
noun an-ti-tsi-pa-TSYOHN Rare
Origin: from Latin anticipatio
Usage Note
Antizipation is the cognitive process of mentally preparing for or predicting future events. It is slightly more formal/technical than Erwartung (expectation) and often appears in psychology and linguistics.
Examples
"In seiner Stimme war eine Bitterkeit, die ihn selbst überraschte."
Natural Translation
The anticipation of the reunion filled her with joy.
Literal Translation
In his voice was a bitterness, that him even surprised.
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