acceptable
pronunciation
How to pronounce acceptable in British English:
UK [əkˈseptəbl]
How to pronounce acceptable in American English:
US [əkˈseptəbl]
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- Adjective:
- worthy of acceptance or satisfactory
- judged to be in conformity with approved usage
- meeting requirements
- adequate for the purpose
Word Origin
- acceptable (adj.)
- late 14c., from Old French acceptable, from Latin acceptabilis "worthy of acceptance," from acceptare "take or receive willingly" (see accept). Related: Acceptably.
Synonym
befitting commendable appropriate admirable laudable seemly good apropos competent meet fit worthy creditable just enough seasonable apt praiseworthy meritorious apposite timely right fitting proper due estimable suitable decorous deserving
Example
- 1. Thanking the hiring manager for the interview is acceptable .
- 2. France scrapped its saint-strewn list of acceptable names in 1993 .
- 3. The culture of a community will largely decide how words and expressions are translated into socially acceptable language .
- 4. The question is to what extent is that acceptable ?
- 5. Regulators insist the risk in the arctic is acceptable .