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rejectors

|re-ject-ors|

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/rɪˈdʒɛktərz/

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/rɪˈdʒɛktəz/

(rejector)

one who refuses

Base FormPlural
rejectorrejectors
Etymology
Etymology Information

'rejector' originates from Latin, specifically the 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 'rejector' through Middle English.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'to throw back,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to refuse or dismiss something.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

a person or thing that rejects something.

The rejectors of the proposal were vocal in their opposition.

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Last updated: 2025/05/20 03:40