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10 Language-to-English Dictionaries오락의
Pronunciation / Transliteration: orak-ui
"그들은 주말마다 오락 목적으로 등산을 합니다."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
Relating to or engaged in activities done for enjoyment, refreshment, or relaxation rather than as a profession or necessity.
"The city council plans to build a new recreational center with a swimming pool and basketball courts." - 2
Describing the non-medical, occasional use of substances or activities for pleasure.
"Several states have legalized the recreational use of cannabis for adults over twenty-one."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the Latin noun 'recreatio' (restoration, recovery), formed from the verb 'recreare' (to recreate or refresh), combining 're-' (again) and 'creare' (to create). Entering Middle English via Old French in the late 14th century, the term originally denoted the refreshment of health or spirits through relaxation, later expanding in modern usage to encompass hobbies, sports, and leisure activities.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Recreational" is said worldwide
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récréatif
Transliteration: ʁe.kʁe.a.tif
"Il passe son week-end à pratiquer des activités récréatives."
freizeitlich
Transliteration: ˈfʁaɪ̯tsaɪ̯tlɪç
"Sie verbringt ihre freizeitlichen Stunden gerne in der Natur."
ricreativo
Transliteration: ri.kre.aˈti.vo
"Il parco offre vari spazi per uso ricreativo."
recreativo
Transliteration: re.kɾeaˈti.βo
"Construirán un nuevo centro recreativo en el vecindario."
recreativo
Transliteration: ʁe.kɾe.aˈtʃi.vu
"A área foi designada para fins recreativos."
मनोरंजन संबंधी
Transliteration: manoranjan sambandhi
"यह क्षेत्र केवल मनोरंजन संबंधी गतिविधियों के लिए है।"
消遣的
Transliteration: xiāo qiǎn de
"游泳是一项很好的消遣活动。"
오락의
Transliteration: orak-ui
"그들은 주말마다 오락 목적으로 등산을 합니다."
レクリエーションの
Transliteration: rekuriēshon no
"公園には多くのレクリエーション施設があります。"
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