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Plural of expectancy

regular plural

The plural of expectancy is expectancies.

Forms of expectancy

Singularexpectancy /ɪkˈspɛkt(ə)nsi/
Pluralexpectancies
Countablecountable and uncountable

Expectancies in a sentence

  • Great Danes have relatively short life expectancies compared to smaller dogs, living for an average of 8-10 years, and males are typically about 2.5 feet (0.76 meters) tall, according to the American Kennel Club.2024 June 25, Issy Ronald, “Kevin, world’s tallest male dog, dies shortly after securing record”, in CNN

Meaning of expectancy

  1. noun Expectation or anticipation; the state of expecting something.
  2. noun The state of being expected.
  3. noun Future interest as to possession or enjoyment.

Full definition of expectancy

Questions about the plural of expectancy

What is the plural of expectancy?
The plural of expectancy is expectancies.
Is expectancy countable?
Expectancy is a countable and uncountable noun.

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