nationally-accepted
|na-tion-al-ly-ac-cept-ed|
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/ˈnæʃənəli əˈsɛptɪd/
(accept)
consent to receive
Etymology
Etymology Information
'accepted' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'acceptare,' where 'ad-' meant 'toward' and 'capere' meant 'to take.'
Historical Evolution
'acceptare' transformed into the Old French word 'accepter,' and eventually became the modern English word 'accept' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to take or receive something willingly,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
recognized or approved by a nation as a whole.
The policy became nationally-accepted after the referendum.
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Last updated: 2025/05/18 01:04