rejecter
|re/ject/er|
B2
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/rɪˈdʒɛktər/
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/rɪˈdʒɛktə/
(reject)
refusal or dismissal
Etymology
Etymology Information
'rejecter' originates from the Latin word 'rejectare,' where 're-' meant 'back' and 'jacere' meant 'to throw.'
Historical Evolution
'rejectare' transformed into the Old French word 'rejecter,' and eventually became the modern English word 'rejecter.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to throw back,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a person who rejects.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45