universally-acknowledged
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/ˌjuːnɪˈvɜːrsəli əˈknɒlɪdʒd/
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/ˌjuːnɪˈvɜːsəli əˈknɒlɪdʒd/
(acknowledge)
admit or recognize
Etymology
Etymology Information
'acknowledge' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'aknowen,' where 'a-' meant 'to' and 'knowen' meant 'to know.'
Historical Evolution
'aknowen' transformed into the modern English word 'acknowledge' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to recognize or admit,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
recognized or accepted by everyone.
The theory is universally-acknowledged as a breakthrough in science.
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Last updated: 2025/05/17 21:13