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Receptacle word meaning and definition

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Meaning and definition for "receptacle" word

[noun] a container that is used to put or keep things in
[noun] an electrical (or electronic) fitting that is connected to a source of power and equipped to receive an insert
[noun] enlarged tip of a stem that bears the floral parts
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\Re*cep"ta*cle\, n. [F. r['e]ceptacle, L. receptaculum, fr. receptare, v. intens. fr. recipere to receive. See {Receive}.] 1. That which serves, or is used, fro receiving and containing something, as a basket, a vase, a bag, a reservoir; a repository. O sacred receptacle of my joys! --Shak. 2. (Bot.)
(a) The apex of the flower stalk, from which the organs of the flower grow, or into which they are inserted. See Illust. of {Flower}, and {Ovary}.
(b) The dilated apex of a pedicel which serves as a common support to a head of flowers.
(c) An intercellular cavity containing oil or resin or other matters.
(d) A special branch which bears the fructification in many cryptogamous plants.

See also: ash-pan | ashtray | beehive | cat box | catchall | chamberpot | coin box | collection plate | container | cuspidor | dustpan | electric outlet | electric receptacle | electrical outlet | expansion slot | fitting | hive | hopper | hot-water bag | hot-water bottle | in-basket | in-tray | out-basket | outlet | outlet box | out-tray | pix | plant part | plate | potty | pyx | save-all | silent butler | slot | socket | spittoon | stalk | stem | thunder mug | tidy | tray | trough | wall plug | wall socket |

The fun area, different aproach to word »receptacle«

Let's analyse "receptacle" as pure text. This string has Ten letters in Three syllables and Four vowels. 40% of vowels is 1.4% more then average English word. Written in backwards: ELCATPECER. Average typing speed for these characters is 2725 milliseconds. [info]

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Numerology

Hearts desire number calculated from vowels: receptacle: 5 + 5 + 1 + 5 = 16, reduced: 7 . and the final result is Seven.
Destiny number calculated from all letters: receptacle: 9 + 5 + 3 + 5 + 7 + 2 + 1 + 3 + 3 + 5 = 43, reduced: 7, and the final result is Seven.

Tarot cards

Letter Num. Tarot c. Intensity Meaning
A (1) 1 Magician Creative, Inventive, Intuitive
C (2) 3 Empress Patient, Willful, Strong, Giving
E (3) 5 Hierophant Wise, Crafty, Daring, Inventive
L (1) 12 Hanged Man Leader, Teacher, Healer, Decisive
P (1) 16 Tower Craftsman, Laborer, Builder
R (1) 18 Moon Patient, Determined, Strong
T (1) 20 Judgement Unswerving, Steadfast, Demanding, Forceful

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