Recept

//ˈɹiːsɛpt// noun

noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    An idea that is formed by the repetition of percepts.

Etymology

From Latin receptum (“thing received”), neuter singular of receptus, perfect passive participle of recipiō (“take back; receive”). Doublet of receipt. Coined by G.J. Romanes in 1888.

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