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Meaning of acceptable
The primary meaning of the word "acceptable" is something that is satisfactory or adequate.
Etymology of acceptable
The word "acceptable" comes from the Latin "acceptabilis", which is derived from "acceptare", meaning "to accept"
Historically, the word has been used since the 15th century to describe something that is satisfactory or adequate
Synonyms
satisfactory
adequate
sufficient
tolerable
passable
decent
reasonable
fair
moderate
mediocre
unobjectionable
pleasing
agreeable
pleasant
welcome
allowable
permissible
admissible
legitimate
valid
justifiable
excusable
forgivable
pardonable
bearable
endurable
supportable
sustainable
viable
livable
acceptable
suitable
fitting
proper
appropriate
becoming
seemly
decent
respectable
presentable
correct
right
proper
good
fine
all right
okay
alright
Definitions
- Able to be accepted or approved of
- * Meeting the required standards or specifications
- * Satisfactory or adequate, although not necessarily perfect
Usage Examples
- The new employee's performance was acceptable, but not outstanding
- * The hotel room was acceptable, but not as luxurious as we had hoped
- * The acceptable level of noise in the library is very low
Antonyms
unacceptable
unsatisfactory
inadequate
intolerable
unbearable
unendurable
insupportable
unsustainable
unlivable
unfit
improper
inappropriate
incorrect
wrong
bad
awful
terrible
horrible
appalling
deplorable
lamentable
regrettable
disappointing
unsuitable
unfitting
improper
unseemly
indecent
objectionable
displeasing
disagreeable
unpleasant
unwelcome