1. A modification or transformation that occurs in advance of an expected event, need, or circumstance; proactive adjustment made before change becomes necessary
The company implemented anticipatory changes to its supply chain before the new regulations took effect.
A empresa implementou mudanças antecipadas em sua cadeia de suprimentos antes da regulamentação entrar em vigor.
2. In linguistics and phonology, a sound change where a feature of a later sound influences an earlier sound before it occurs in time
Anticipatory change in speech often occurs when speakers adjust their pronunciation based on upcoming sounds.
A mudança antecipada na fala frequentemente ocorre quando os falantes ajustam sua pronúncia com base em sons próximos.