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An*tic`i*pa"tion (ăn`tĭs`ĭ*p&ā;"shŭn), n. [L. anticipatio: cf. F. anticipation.] 1. The act of anticipating, taking up, placing, or considering something beforehand, or before the proper time in natural order.
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So shall my anticipation prevent your discovery. Shak.
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2. Previous view or impression of what is to happen; instinctive prevision; foretaste; antepast; as, the anticipation of the joys of heaven.
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The happy anticipation of renewed existence in company with the spirits of the just. Thodey.
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3. Hasty notion; intuitive preconception.
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Many men give themselves up to the first anticipations of their minds. Locke.
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4. (Mus.) The commencing of one or more tones of a chord with or during the chord preceding, forming a momentary discord.
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Syn. -- Preoccupation; preclusion; foretaste; prelibation; antepast; pregustation; preconception; expectation; foresight; forethought.
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