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nonexpectation

nonexpectation noun: absence of expectation.

Noun

nonexpectation (usually uncountable, plural nonexpectations)

  1. (usually) Absence of expectation.
    • Nevertheless, now that his latest fantasy epic has confirmed my nonexpectations, I can't help but wonder why Willow has been getting such a drubbing from the same reviewers who responded to the early Lucas mega-hits with such enthusiasm.1988 June 10, Jonathan Rosenbaum, “May the Formula Be With You”, in Chicago Reader, archived from the original on 28 Nov 2020

Forms of nonexpectation

pluralnonexpectations

Origin of nonexpectation

From non- + expectation.

Questions about nonexpectation

What does nonexpectation mean?
Nonexpectation means absence of expectation.
What part of speech is nonexpectation?
Nonexpectation is a noun.
What is the plural of nonexpectation?
The plural of nonexpectation is nonexpectations.

Words near nonexpectation in the dictionary

  1. nonexpansive
  2. nonexpansively
  3. nonexpansiveness
  4. nonexpatriate
  5. nonexpatriates
  6. nonexpectation
  7. nonexpectations
  8. nonexpendable
  9. nonexpense
  10. nonexpensive
  11. nonexperience

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