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Definition of Received
1. Adjective. Conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers. "Received standard English is sometimes called the King's English"
Exact synonyms: Standard
Category relationships: Linguistics
Similar to: Acceptable, Classical
Antonyms: Nonstandard
Category relationships: Linguistics
Similar to: Acceptable, Classical
Antonyms: Nonstandard
2. Adjective. Widely accepted as true or worthy. "Received political wisdom says not; surveys show otherwise"
Similar to: Conventional
Definition of Received
1. Verb. (past of receive) ¹
2. Adjective. Generally accepted as correct or true ¹
3. Adjective. (by implication) Unchallenged axioms ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Received
1. receive [v] - See also: receive