universally-rejected
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/ˌjuːnɪˈvɜːrsəli rɪˈdʒɛktɪd/
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/ˌjuːnɪˈvɜːsəli 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 Old French word 'rejetter,' 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 or consider.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not accepted or approved by anyone or any group.
The proposal was universally-rejected by the committee.
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Last updated: 2025/05/03 10:10