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recept

/ˈɹiːsɛpt/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 1.42 in modern English

Syllables
re-cept
IPA
/ˈɹiːsɛpt/
10
Scrabble Score
6
Letters
2
Syllables
5
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

An idea that is formed by the repetition of percepts.

Etymology

From Latin receptum (“thing received”), neuter singular of receptus, perfect passive participle of recipiō (“take back; receive”). Doublet of receipt. Coined by G.J. Romanes in 1888.

Origin

Word Breakdown

Regional Pronunciation

  • American English: /ˈɹiːsɛpt/
  • British English: /ˈɹiːsɛpt/

Inflected Forms

recepts (plural)

Frequently Paired Words

concept precept

Rhymes With

precept

Questions

How do you pronounce recept?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈɹiːsɛpt/.
What does recept mean?
An idea that is formed by the repetition of percepts.
Where does recept come from?
It is traced to Latin.

How to pronounce recept

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