rejector
|re-ject-or|
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/rɪˈdʒɛktər/
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/rɪˈdʒɛktə/
one who refuses
Etymology
Etymology Information
'rejector' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'rejector', where 're-' meant 'back' and 'jacere' meant 'to throw'.
Historical Evolution
'rejector' changed from the Latin word 'rejector' and eventually became the modern English word 'rejector'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'one who throws back', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'one who refuses or dismisses'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Last updated: 2025/01/23 12:55
