Recipient

Definition

Recipient generally refers to an individual or organization that receives or is given something, often in the form of a service, benefit, or award.

Parts of Speech

• Noun

Pronunciation

American English

• IPA Pronunciation: /rɪˈsɪpiənt/
• Respelling: ri-SIP-ee-ənt (with "ri" as in "rid," "SIP" as in "sip," "ee" as in "see," and "ənt" as a soft ending sound like in "elephant")

British English

• IPA Pronunciation: /rɪˈsɪpiənt/
• Respelling: ri-SIP-ee-ənt (similar to American English, with "ri" as in "rid," "SIP" as in "sip," "ee" as in "see," and "ənt" as in "elephant")

In both dialects, "recipient" is pronounced with the stress on the second syllable, "SIP." The pronunciation is consistent across both American and British English, clearly articulating each component of the word with emphasis on the "SIP" syllable.

Etymology

Derived from the Latin word "recipiens," which is the present participle form of "recipere," meaning "to receive." The term blends "re-", denoting "back" or "again," with "capere", which means "to take".

Derivatives

• Recipiency
• Recipience
• Non-recipient
• Recipientship
• Pre-recipient

Synonyms

• Beneficiary
• Addressee
• Receiver

Antonyms

• Giver
• Donor
• Provider

Usage

"Recipient" is widely used to denote someone or something that receives, especially in formal and transactional contexts, like awards, emails, or services.

Related Terms

• Award
• Donation
• Grant
• Gift
• Inheritance

Detailed Definition

Noun

• An individual, group, or entity that receives something, especially a service, benefit, or monetary award.
• Example: She was the proud recipient of the community service award.

• The individual or entity to which something is addressed or dedicated.
• Example: The letter did not reach its intended recipient due to an incorrect address.

• A person who receives a transplant.
• Example: The organ recipient is recovering well post-surgery.