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recept

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Recept (noun) means an idea built up in the mind from repeated experiences of the same thing.

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An idea built up in the mind from repeated experiences of the same thing.
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Etymology

From Latin receptum (“thing received”), neuter singular of receptus, perfect passive participle of recipiō (“take back; receive”). Doublet of receipt. Coined by G.J. Romanes in 1888.

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"recept" (noun) means an idea built up in the mind from repeated experiences of the same thing.
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