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consistently-accepted

|con-sist-ent-ly-ac-cept-ed|

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/kənˈsɪstəntli əˈsɛptɪd/

widely recognized

Etymology
Etymology Information

'consistently-accepted' originates from the combination of 'consistent' and 'accept,' where 'consistent' means 'unchanging over time' and 'accept' means 'to receive or agree to.'

Historical Evolution

'consistently' evolved from the Latin word 'consistere,' meaning 'to stand firm,' and 'accept' from the Latin 'acceptare,' meaning 'to take or receive.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'consistent' meant 'standing firm,' and 'accept' meant 'to take or receive,' evolving into the modern meaning of 'widely recognized without variation.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

widely recognized or acknowledged without variation over time.

The theory is consistently-accepted among scientists.

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Last updated: 2025/05/10 04:03