acceptable
|ac-cept-a-ble|
B2
/əkˈsɛptəbl/
(accept)
consent to receive
Etymology
Etymology Information
'acceptable' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'acceptabilis', where 'acceptare' meant 'to take or receive'.
Historical Evolution
'acceptabilis' transformed into the Old French word 'acceptable', and eventually became the modern English word 'acceptable'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'capable of being received', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
capable or worthy of being accepted.
The proposal was deemed acceptable by the committee.
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Adjective 2
meeting only minimum requirements; barely satisfactory.
His performance was acceptable, but not outstanding.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35