acceptable

[ ak-sep-tuh-buh l ]

/ ækˈsɛp tə bəl /

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adjective

capable or worthy of being accepted.

pleasing to the receiver; satisfactory; agreeable; welcome.

meeting only minimum requirements; barely adequate: an acceptable performance.

capable of being endured; tolerable; bearable: acceptable levels of radiation.

Words nearby acceptable

accentual, accentuate, accentuation, accentuator, accept, acceptable, acceptance, acceptance race, acceptance region, acceptancy, acceptant

Origin of acceptable

First recorded in 1350–1400; Middle English word from Late Latin word acceptābilis. See accept, -able

OTHER WORDS FROM acceptable

ac·cept·a·bil·i·ty, ac·cept·a·ble·ness, nounac·cept·a·bly, adverbun·ac·cept·a·bil·i·ty, nounun·ac·cept·a·ble, adjective

un·ac·cept·a·ble·ness, nounun·ac·cept·a·bly, adverb

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Examples from the Web for acceptable

The most notorious states are Saudi Arabia and Pakistan, where death is an acceptable legal remedy.
In Defense of Blasphemy|Michael Tomasky|January 9, 2015|DAILY BEAST
Yet according to Hamilton, “it was quickly apparent that other than pecuniary consolation would be acceptable.”
Should the U.S. Really Pay a Kim’s Ransom?|Kevin Bleyer|December 21, 2014|DAILY BEAST
How could anyone think that their dislike of the Bee Gees made anything about Disco Demolition Night acceptable?
Of Gamers, Gates, and Disco Demolition: The Roots of Reactionary Rage|Arthur Chu|October 16, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Because that conceit was straight/gay vs straight/straight, I could do a lot of overtly straight humor and it would be acceptable.
Oscars Host Neil Patrick Harris on His Best and Worst Emcee Moments (VIDEO)|Neil Patrick Harris|October 15, 2014|DAILY BEAST

After all that, the party can go to market with a product that is acceptable to the masses.
Wake Up, Republicans: Hillary Clinton’s Machine Can Crush You|Myra Adams|September 26, 2014|DAILY BEAST
When she had replied to the letter asking her if the doll would be an acceptable present, Sara had been very quaint.
A Little Princess|Frances Hodgson Burnett
The homminy had salt in it, and proved, although eaten out of the pot, a most acceptable repast.
A Sketch of the Life of Brig. Gen. Francis Marion|William Dobein James
A smothered cough is dignified and acceptable if you have nothing better to offer.
Around The Tea-Table|T. De Witt Talmage
He endeavored to offer an acceptable explanation of the Society, and to advocate its principles.
History of the Negro Race in America from 1619 to 1880. Vol. 2 (of 2)|George Washington Williams
The man accosted her with some very nonsensical, but too acceptable compliments.
Stories for the Young|Hannah More

British Dictionary definitions for acceptable

acceptable

/ (əkˈsɛptəbəl) /

adjective

satisfactory; adequate

pleasing; welcome

tolerable

Derived forms of acceptable

acceptability or acceptableness, nounacceptably, adverb

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adjective

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