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/resˈpwesta/
Translation
answer, reply, response
Word origin
From Vulgar Latin responsita, from Latin responsa ('answers'), from respondere ('to answer'). It means 'answer, reply'.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- responsa
- English cognates
- response, respond
Grammar
Examples
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I am still waiting for a reply to my letter.
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The correct answer was much simpler than I thought.
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There is no easy answer to that complicated question.
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Her reply was very sincere and direct.
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I sent the email but I did not receive any reply.
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I do not know the answer to your question.
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