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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 | ||
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