received
Definition
- Adjective:
- Generally accepted as true, correct, or authoritative: Refers to ideas, wisdom, or opinions that are widely held or conventionally acknowledged.
- Conforming to the established standard: Specifically describes language usage that is considered correct and standard among educated speakers.
Usage Examples
- Adjective:
- The received wisdom on the economy is being challenged by new data.
- She speaks in a received accent that is often associated with formal broadcasting.
- This theory is the received view among most scholars in the field.
Advanced Usage
- "Received Pronunciation (RP)": The standard accent of British English, traditionally associated with educated speech in southern England.
- The news presenter used Received Pronunciation.
- "Received idea": A notion or belief that is uncritically accepted as standard or true.
- He questioned the received idea that economic growth always benefits everyone.
Variants and Related Words
- Receive (verb): To be given, presented with, or accept something.
- I will receive the package tomorrow.
- Receivable (adjective/noun): Capable of being received, or (in accounting) a debt owed to a company.
- The amount is listed as an account receivable.
Synonyms
- Accepted: Generally agreed upon or recognized.
- Conventional: Based on or in accordance with what is generally done or believed.
- Standard: Used or accepted as normal or average.
- Established: Having been in existence for a long time and therefore recognized and generally accepted.
Antonyms
- Unconventional: Not based on or conforming to what is generally done or believed.
- Unorthodox: Contrary to what is usual, traditional, or accepted.
- Nonstandard: Not conforming to the standard variety of a language.
Related Phrases
- Received knowledge: Information or understanding that is widely accepted without question.
- The course moved beyond received knowledge to encourage critical thinking.
- The received view: The dominant or commonly held perspective on a subject.
- His research overturned the received view of the historical event.
Adjective
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widely accepted as true or worthy; surveys show otherwise"- Economist
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a received moral idea
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Received political wisdom says not
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conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
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standard English (American)
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received standard English is sometimes called the King's English (British)
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