Relating to or characterized by expectation; looking toward the future with anticipation.
From expect plus -ive (having the quality of). This is an archaic or rare formation, appearing occasionally in older philosophical texts but largely replaced by 'expectant' in modern English.
Medieval scholars used 'expective' to describe a contemplative or future-focused state of mind. It has an intellectual, almost mystical quality compared to the practical 'expectant,' making it favored by theologians and poets.
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