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/
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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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
This word originates from Latin 'accipere', meaning 'to receive' or 'to take'. The suffix '-able' was added to form an adjective indicating that something is worthy of being received or can be accepted, reflecting the semantic evolution from the basic action of receiving to a qualification of suitability.
Breakdown
accept (from Latin accipere, 'to receive') + -able (suffix meaning 'capable of' or 'worthy of'). The morphological structure indicates something that can be or is worthy of being accepted.
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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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