received

Thân thiện

A scholar consults a received text in the library.

Definition

1. 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.

Học thuật

Adjective

1. widely accepted as true or worthy; surveys show otherwise"- Economist
   • a received moral idea
   • Received political wisdom says not
2. conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
   • standard English (American)
   • received standard English is sometimes called the King's English (British)

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• standard