acception
|ac-cep-tion|
C2
/ækˈsɛpʃən/
accepted meaning
Etymology
Etymology Information
'acception' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'acceptio,' where 'accept-' meant 'to take or receive.'
Historical Evolution
'acceptio' transformed into the Old French word 'acception,' and eventually became the modern English word 'acception.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'the act of receiving,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a particular sense or accepted meaning of a word.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a particular sense or the accepted meaning of a word or expression.
The word 'set' has multiple acceptions in the English language.
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Last updated: 2025/04/12 23:06