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Added 6 October 2026

reception

/ɹɪˈsɛp.ʃn̩/ noun

In Latin: receptiō Wiktionary

noun Definition from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA). Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about reception at Wordnik → Where our words come from →

The act of receiving.
The act or ability to receive radio or similar signals.
We have poor TV reception in the valley.
A social engagement, usually to formally welcome someone.
After the wedding we proceeded to the reception.

Origin

From Middle English recepcion, reception, from Middle French reception, from Latin receptiōn- (“the act of receiving; reception”), from recipiō (“receive”), from re- (“back”) + capiō (“to hold”). Equivalent to receive + -tion.

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