acceptable — satisfactory or allowable; able to be agreed to or approved of
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: satisfactory or allowable; able to be agreed to or approved of
Pronunciation (IPA): /ækˈseptəbəl/
Korean meaning: 받아들일 만한, 용인되는, 허용 가능한
Korean pronunciation: 액-셉-터-블 (강세: 셉)
Example Sentences
- The pizza was acceptable, but I've definitely had better from my grandmother's kitchen.
- Is it acceptable to wear pajamas to a video conference meeting?
- The test results show acceptable levels of improvement.
acceptable
ADJECTIVE//ækˈseptəbəl//
satisfactory or allowable; able to be agreed to or approved of
The delay was frustrating — but still acceptable under the circumstances.
The risk was considered acceptable because the potential reward was much greater.
The solution was acceptable at first — but only dependable systems become truly sustainable.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
라틴어에서 시작된 이 단어는 '받다'를 의미하는 'accipere'에서 왔습니다. 마치 선물을 받을 때 '이 정도면 괜찮아!'라고 말하는 것처럼, 무언가를 받아들일 만한 수준이라는 뜻으로 발전했습니다.
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📝Examples
“The pizza was acceptable, but I've definitely had better from my grandmother's kitchen.”
“Is it acceptable to wear pajamas to a video conference meeting?”
“The test results show acceptable levels of improvement.”
“My parents said my grades were 'acceptable' - which means I'm grounded but still breathing.”
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