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received

adjective (a)

  • conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers(adj.all)
    Example:
    Received standard English is sometimes called the King's English.
    Synonym:
    standard
    Antonym:
    nonstandard
    source: wordnet30

adjective satellite (s)

  • widely accepted as true or worthy(adj.all)
    Example:
    A received moral idea.
    Received political wisdom says not; surveys show otherwise.
    source: wordnet30
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