unintentionally-rejected
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/ˌʌnɪnˈtɛnʃənəli rɪˈdʒɛktɪd/
(reject)
refusal or dismissal
Etymology
Etymology Information
'reject' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'reicere,' where 're-' meant 'back' and 'iacere' meant 'to throw.'
Historical Evolution
'reicere' transformed into the French word 'rejeter,' and eventually became the modern English word 'reject' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to throw back,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to refuse to accept.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not accepted or turned down without intent or purpose.
The manuscript was unintentionally-rejected by the editor due to a clerical error.
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Last updated: 2025/06/12 13:13