received

Adjective
  1. Conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers (synset 302305339)
    "standard English"; "received standard English is sometimes called the King's English"
    referred to in: linguistics - the scientific study of language
    similar to:
    • acceptable - judged to be in conformity with approved usage
    • classical - of or relating to the languages used by ancient standard authors
    same as: standard
  2. Widely accepted as true or worthy (synset 300608270)
    "a received moral idea"; "Received political wisdom says not; surveys show otherwise"
    similar to: conventional - following accepted customs and proprieties

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