acceptable

Word parts

accept + -able

Pronunciation

• (US) IPA ^(key): /æk.ˈsɛp.tə.bəl/

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Adjective

Positive acceptable

Comparative more acceptable

Superlative most acceptable

1. When something is acceptable it is capable of being accepted or is worth being accepted.
   • Antonym: unacceptable

   You ideas are acceptable to the group.

   The quality of the work ranged from excellent to acceptable.

2. When something is welcome or pleasing, it is acceptable.

   Any kind words for my work are acceptable.

Related words

• accept
• unacceptable