Word Structure

WordHub has a local lexical record for “Receptaculum” with pronunciation and root analysis.

• re-

  back, again; against; intensive prefix

  Forms: re, red

• cept

  to hold, catch, seize, take

  Forms: cap, capt, cept, cip, cup, ceit

• -aculum

  - tools, instruments, or means of the action - places where the action occurs - structures in animals or plants that have a supportive or connective function

  Forms: aculum