Reception
/rɪˈsɛp.ʃən/noun
The act of receiving or the state of being received.
Did you know?In medieval times, receptions were not just social gatherings; they were often rituals to welcome spirits and influential guests into the home, blending hospitality with a touch of the occult.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*kap-
“to seize, take, or hold”
Latin
Latin
receptio
“a taking back or a receiving”
Old French
Old French
reception
“the act of receiving; a welcome or acceptance”
Middle English
Middle English
recepcion
“the action of receiving or being received”
Modern English
English
reception
“the act of receiving; a formal event to welcome guests.”
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