pre-accepted
|pre-ac-cept-ed|
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/priː-əkˈsɛptɪd/
(accept)
consent to receive
Etymology
Etymology Information
'pre-accepted' originates from the prefix 'pre-' meaning 'before' and the verb 'accept' from Latin 'acceptare', meaning 'to take or receive'.
Historical Evolution
'acceptare' transformed into the Old French word 'accepter', and eventually became the modern English word 'accept'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'accept' 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
accepted in advance or beforehand.
The pre-accepted terms were outlined in the contract.
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Last updated: 2025/07/15 21:38