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incept

UKUS

Definitions

v.

To begin or take something in; (chiefly British, dated) to take a university degree.

开始;摄取;(旧,英)取得学位

Root Breakdown

Native English
in-not, opposite of
+
-cepttake, seize, hold
=incept

in- (in/upon) + cept ("take") = "take in / take up." A rare verb meaning to begin or take in; far more common is its noun inception.

Root cap still carries 163 more words

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The program was incepted to support new researchers.

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