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recall-dependent

|re-call-de-pend-ent|

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/rɪˈkɔːl dɪˈpɛndənt/

memory reliance

Etymology
Etymology Information

'recall' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'recalle,' where 're-' meant 'again' and 'calle' meant 'to call.' 'Dependent' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'dependere,' where 'de-' meant 'from' and 'pendere' meant 'to hang.'

Historical Evolution

'recall' changed from the Middle English word 'recalle' and eventually became the modern English word 'recall.' 'Dependent' transformed from the Latin word 'dependere' and eventually became the modern English word 'dependent.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'recall' meant 'to call back or summon,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to remember or retrieve information.' 'Dependent' has largely retained its original meaning of 'relying on something else.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

relating to or requiring the ability to remember or retrieve information from memory.

The test was recall-dependent, requiring students to remember specific details.

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Last updated: 2025/02/28 12:36