widely-recognized
|wide-ly-rec-og-nized|
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/ˈwaɪdli ˈrɛkəɡˌnaɪzd/
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/ˈwaɪdli ˈrɛkəɡnaɪzd/
(recognize)
able to be identified
Etymology
Etymology Information
'recognize' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'recognoscere,' where 're-' meant 'again' and 'cognoscere' meant 'to know.'
Historical Evolution
'recognoscere' transformed into the Old French word 'reconoistre,' and eventually became the modern English word 'recognize' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to know again,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to identify or acknowledge.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
known and accepted by many people.
The scientist is widely-recognized for her groundbreaking research.
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Last updated: 2025/04/19 05:21