acceptable
[ ak-sep-tuh-buhl ]
/ ækˈsɛp tə bəl /
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.
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acceptable
/ (əkˈsɛptəbəl) /
adjective
satisfactory; adequate
pleasing; welcome
tolerable
Derived forms of acceptable
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