recital
nounattested in dialogue
- //ɹɪˈsaɪtl̩//
The act of reciting (the repetition of something that has been memorized); rehearsal
noun
- 1
The act of reciting (the repetition of something that has been memorized); rehearsal
- 2
The act of telling the order of events of something in detail the order of events; narration.
- 3
That which is recited; a story, narration, account.
- 4
A vocal, instrumental or visual performance by a soloist.
perform a piano recital
- 5
A formal, preliminary statement in a deed or writing in order to explain the reasons on which the transaction is founded, prior to a positive allegation.
Etymology
Etymology tree Proto-Italic *wre- Latin re-der. Old French re-bor. Middle English re- English re- English cite English recite Proto-Indo-European *h₂el- Proto-Indo-European *-is Proto-Indo-European *h₂élisder.? Proto-Italic *-ālis Latin -ālisbor. Old French -albor. ▲ Latin -ālis Old French -elbor. ▲ Latin -ālisbor. Middle English -al English -al English recital From recite + -al.
Forms
- plural
- recitals
recital · The act of reciting (the repetition of something that has been memorized); rehearsal
recite · To repeat aloud (some passage, poem or other text previously…reciting · A recitation.reckless · Careless or heedless; headstrong or rash.