recall-dependent
|re-call-de-pend-ent|
/rɪˈkɔːl dɪˈpɛndənt/
memory reliance
Etymology
'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.'
'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.'
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
