🇩🇪German Source WordCode: DE

Akzeptor

Pronunciation / Transliteration: ak-tsep-tor

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Acceptor/əkˈsɛptər/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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🇩🇪 Example Sentence in German:

"Der Akzeptor des Preises war dankbar für die Anerkennung."

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A person or thing that accepts something.

    "The acceptor of the award was grateful for the recognition."
  2. 2

    In chemistry, a substance that receives electrons during a chemical reaction.

    "In the reaction, the acceptor gained electrons from the donor."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'acceptor' originates from the Latin word 'acceptor', meaning 'one who receives', derived from 'accipere', which means 'to receive'. The word has evolved through Middle English and has been used in various scientific contexts since the 19th century.

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