Receptacle: meaning, definitions and examples
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receptacle
[ rɪˈsɛptək(ə)l ]
container
A receptacle is a container that is used for holding or storing things.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- She placed the fruits in the receptacle.
- The rubbish was thrown into the receptacle.
botany
In botany, a receptacle refers to the thickened part of a stem from which the flower organs grow.
Synonyms
flower base, flower stem
Examples of usage
- The receptacle of the flower provides support for the petals.
Translations
Translations of the word "receptacle" in other languages:
🇵🇹 recipiente
🇮🇳 पात्र
🇩🇪 Behälter
🇮🇩 wadah
🇺🇦 контейнер
🇵🇱 pojemnik
🇯🇵 容器 (ようき)
🇫🇷 récipient
🇪🇸 recipiente
🇹🇷 kap
🇰🇷 용기
🇸🇦 وعاء
🇨🇿 nádoba
🇸🇰 nádoba
🇨🇳 容器 (róngqì)
🇸🇮 posoda
🇮🇸 ílát
🇰🇿 құты
🇬🇪 ჭურჭელი
🇦🇿 qab
🇲🇽 recipiente
Word origin
The word 'receptacle' originated from the Latin word 'receptaculum', which means a place to receive or store things. It has been used in the English language since the 15th century. Over the years, 'receptacle' has evolved to represent various meanings, from a simple container to a botanical term referring to flower structures.