Recipient

Pronunciation

• US IPA: /ɹəˈsɪ.pÄ­.jɪnt/

Origin

From Latin stem of recipiens, present participle of recipere ("to receive")

Full definition of recipient

Noun

1. One who receives, such as one who receives money or goods.
2. (medicine) An individual receiving donor organs or tissues.
3. (chemistry) The portion of an alembic or other still in which the distilled liquid is collected.

Usage notes

"Recipient" is often reserved for the act of receiving such things as awards or medals. "receiver" is used for insignificant items.