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English Lexicon

Recipient

/rɪˈsɪp.i.ənt/
nounCEFR B1 (Intermediate)Top #1500 frequency
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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A person or thing that receives something.

    "The recipient of the award expressed gratitude during the ceremony."
  2. 2

    In a medical context, a person who receives an organ or tissue transplant.

    "The recipient of the heart transplant is recovering well."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The word 'recipient' originates from the Latin 'recipientem', meaning 'one who receives'. It evolved through Middle English, reflecting the act of receiving something, particularly in contexts of communication and transactions.

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