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internationally-recognized

|in-ter-na-tion-al-ly-rec-og-nized|

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/ˌɪntərˈnæʃənəli ˈrɛkəɡˌnaɪzd/

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/ˌɪntəˈnæʃənəli ˈrɛkəɡˌnaɪzd/

(recognize)

able to be identified

Base Form3rd Person Sing.PastPast ParticiplePresent ParticipleNounNounAdjectiveAdjectiveAdverb
recognizerecognizesrecognizedrecognizedrecognizingrecognitionunrecognizabilityrecognizablerecognizedrecognizably
Etymology
Etymology Information

'recognize' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'recognoscere,' where 're-' meant 'again' and 'cognoscere' meant 'to know.'

Historical Evolution

'recognoscere' transformed into the Old French word 'reconoistre,' and eventually became the modern English word 'recognize' through Middle English.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'to know again,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to identify or acknowledge.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

known and accepted by people around the world.

The university is internationally-recognized for its research programs.

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Last updated: 2025/05/26 09:39