reception
/ɹɪˈsɛp.ʃn̩/
ɹꞮSƐP · ʃn̩ (2 syllables)
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Definition
The act of receiving.
Etymology
From Middle English recepcion, reception, from Middle French reception, from Latin receptiōn- (“the act of receiving; reception”), from recipiō (“receive”), from re- (“back”) + capiō (“I hold”). Equivalent to receive + -tion.
Example Sentences
- "We have poor TV reception in the valley."
- "The new system provides exceptional quality of the reception signal."
- "After the wedding we proceeded to the reception."
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