rejections
|re/ject/ions|
B2
/rɪˈdʒɛkʃənz/
(rejection)
refusal to accept
Etymology
Etymology Information
'rejection' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'reiectio,' where 're-' meant 'back' and 'iectio' meant 'throwing.'
Historical Evolution
'reiectio' transformed into the Old French word 'rejection,' and eventually became the modern English word 'rejection' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'the act of throwing back,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'refusal to accept.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the act of refusing to accept, use, or believe someone or something.
The rejections from the publishers were disheartening.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45