English adjective: received | |||
1. | received conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers | ||
Samples | Standard English. Received standard English is sometimes called the King's English. | ||
Synonyms | standard | ||
Similar | acceptable, classical | ||
Domain category | linguistics | ||
Antonyms | nonstandard | ||
2. | received widely accepted as true or worthy | ||
Samples | A received moral idea. Received political wisdom says not; surveys show otherwise. | ||
Similar | conventional | ||
Antonyms | unconventional, unconventional | ||