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acceptors

|ac-cep-tors|

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/əkˈsɛptərz/

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/əkˈsɛptəz/

(acceptor)

receiver

Base FormPlural
acceptoracceptors
Etymology
Etymology Information

'acceptor' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'acceptor,' where 'accept-' meant 'to receive.'

Historical Evolution

'acceptor' changed from the Latin word 'acceptor' and eventually became the modern English word 'acceptor.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'one who receives,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

a person or thing that accepts something.

In a chemical reaction, the acceptor molecule receives electrons.

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Last updated: 2025/03/11 13:41