ClimateAugust 28, 2026
anticipatory
an-TIS-uh-puh-tor-ee
Definition
Relating to or involving action taken in advance based on an expected future event or threat.
Etymology
Derived from the Latin word 'anticipatus,' meaning 'to take before,' which itself comes from 'ante' (before) and 'capere' (to take).
In the news
The article uses the term to describe proactive measures needed in climate policy, highlighting that countries require resources for actions taken before a disaster hits to minimize harm.
Nepal-Tibet flood: this is the cost of not acting in the face of the climate crisis | Sunil Acharya
Read the full article ↗The Guardian