receptible

[ ri-sep-tuh-buhl ]

adjective

1. adapted to or suitable for reception.

Other Words From

• re·cepti·bili·ty noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of receptible¹

1565–75; < Late Latin receptibilis that may be acquired again, equivalent to Latin recept ( us ) (past participle of recipere to receive ) + -ibilis -ible

Example Sentences

A state receptible of love, and perceptible of wisdom, makes a youth into a husband, 321.

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