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recept

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • General-American, Received-Pronunciation: /ˈɹiːsɛpt/
  • Southern-England: Recorded audio is listed in the source snapshot.
  • rhymes with -iːsɛpt

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noun

Meaning 1

An idea that is formed by the repetition of percepts.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: human-sciences, psychology, sciences

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From Latin receptum (“thing received”), neuter singular of receptus, perfect passive participle of recipiō (“take back; receive”). Doublet of receipt. Coined by G.J. Romanes in 1888.