expectable, a.
(ɛkˈspɛktəb(ə)l)
Also 7 erron. expectible.
[ad. L. exspectābilis, f. exspectāre: see expect v. and -able.]
To be expected.
| 1646 Sir T. Browne Pseud. Ep. ii. v. §3. 85 Nor is its substantiall conversion expectible in any composition or aliment wherein it is taken. 1653 Gauden Hierasp. 18 It is not expectable, that ministers should increase in favor with God and man, unless, etc. a 1677 Barrow Serm. Wks. 1686 II. xviii. 261 In that measure which is expectable from the natural infirmity..of man. 1886 Tupper My Life as Author 230 It is expectable they [telescopes] would show us only our own composites in those of other worlds. |
¶ [Erron. after Sp. espectable, ad. L. spectābile-m: see spectable.] Distinguished, illustrious.
| 1574 Hellowes Gueuara's Fam. Ep. 175 Expectable gentleman, and magnificent knight. Ibid. 197 Right expectable and noble knight. I haue receaued your letter. |