Rejection

Definition

Rejection refers to the act of dismissing or refusing something or someone, typically based on inadequacy, unsuitability, or a lack of acceptance.

Parts of Speech

• Noun

Pronunciation

American English

• IPA Pronunciation: /rɪˈdʒɛkʃən/
• Respelling: ri-JEK-shuhn (with "ri" as in "rid," "JEK" as in "jacket," and "shuhn" as in "caution")

British English

• IPA Pronunciation: /rɪˈdʒɛkʃən/
• Respelling: ri-JEK-shuhn (similar to American English, with "ri" as in "rid," "JEK" as in "jacket," and "shuhn" as in "caution")

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

Etymology

"Rejection" comes from the Latin "reicere," which is formed by combining "re-" (meaning 'back') and "iacere" (meaning 'to throw'). Thus, the term can be interpreted as "to throw back," signifying refusal or dismissal.

Derivatives

• Reject
• Rejecter
• Rejectable
• Rejective
• Rejectingly

Synonyms

• Refusal
• Dismissal
• Declination

Antonyms

• Acceptance
• Approval
• Adoption

Usage

"Rejection" is a term that encompasses various spheres, including interpersonal relationships, professional scenarios, medical contexts, and more. It denotes the act of not accepting, believing, or considering something.

Related Terms

• Denial
• Repudiation
• Spurning
• Renunciation
• Exclusion

Detailed Definition

Noun

• The act of dismissing or turning down a proposal, idea, or application.
• Example: The author faced rejection from several publishers before finding success.

• The feeling of being unwanted or not accepted by others.
• Example: Experiencing social rejection can have long-term psychological effects.

• In medicine, the failure of an organism to accept a foreign body, like a transplanted organ.
• Example: After the transplant, the patient was given medications to prevent organ rejection.

• In manufacturing, the discarding of a product due to its failure to meet quality or standards.
• Example: Quality control identified defects, leading to the rejection of the entire batch.