receiving
UK[rɪˈsiːvɪŋ]US[rɪˈsiːvɪŋ]
v
(present participle of receive) Getting or accepting something that is given, sent, or communicated.
v
(present participle of receive) Experiencing or being subjected to a particular treatment or reaction.
Morpheme Breakdown
re
ceiv
ing
re
again/back
ceiv
take
ing
verb suffix
Etymology
The word "receiving" is built upon the verb "receive," which entered English from Anglo-Norman French receivre, tracing back to Latin recipere. This Latin verb is a compound of the prefix re- (meaning "back") and the verb capere (meaning "to take"). The literal sense was "to take back," which evolved into the broader concept of "to take to oneself," or "to accept what is offered or sent." The addition of the "-ing" suffix, of Germanic origin, transforms the verb into its present participle or gerund form, indicating the ongoing action or state of accepting or getting something.
Analysis
Structure: re (again/back) + ceiv (take) + ing (verb suffix)
re: Latin origin, a prefix meaning "again" or "back".
ceiv: A direct substring of the English spelling, derived from the Latin root capere (to take, seize).
ing: Old English origin, a suffix forming the present participle of verbs.
Examples
She is receiving an award for her community service.
The satellite is receiving signals from deep space.
The patient is receiving the best possible care.