recipient

[ ri-sip-ee-uhnt ]

noun

1. a person or thing that receives; receiver:

   the recipient of a prize.

adjective

1. receiving or capable of receiving.

recipient

/ rɪˈsɪpɪənt /

noun

1. a person who or thing that receives

adjective

1. a less common word for receptive

Other Words From

• nonre·cipi·ent adjective noun
• unre·cipi·ent adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of recipient¹

First recorded in 1550–60; from Latin recipient-, stem of recipiēns “receiving,” present participle of recipere “to receive”; receive

Word History and Origins

Origin of recipient¹

C16: via French from Latin recipiēns , from recipere to receive

Example Sentences

The idea that work requirements for Medicaid can have a measurable effect on joblessness is the product of another misconception, which is that most Medicaid recipients are the employable unemployed.

From Los Angeles Times

One is the latest contender by a 15-time nominee and honorary Oscar recipient who has been in the business for more than 40 years, sung by a recent Oscar winner herself.

From Los Angeles Times

It was introduced in 1997 as a universal payment to reassure pensioners they would be able to heat their homes as temperatures drop, although in practice recipients can spend it on whatever they want.

From BBC

Trump’s victory endangers vaccines, Medicare and Medicaid recipients, and abortion rights.

From Los Angeles Times

In patients with a compromised or suppressed immune system, such as organ transplant recipients and people infected with HIV, HEV can become chronic.

From Science Daily

Related Words

• beneficiary