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acceptable

acceptable

477 2.5
Good enough for a particular use or standard
  • adjective
  • /əkˈsɛptəbl/
translation icon : aceptable
  • The Standards also can be used to define the limits of acceptable content.
  • socially acceptable
  • acceptable quality
  • acceptable levels

On the subject of acceptable, let's talk about IO.

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Examples

  • - Let me know if my terms are acceptable.

  • And it is a socially acceptable and praised way.

  • You say no and and the only acceptable answer to them is yes.

  • This is kind of the last acceptable place to do it.

  • But my question is, why is that acceptable to do that?

  • That would be a perfectly acceptable answer to this problem.

  • The publicity has helped make the process more acceptable as a viable alternative to childbirth.

    Academic text (2011)
  • The IUD is the most effective form of emergency contraception but may not be acceptable to every woman.

    Academic text (2011)
  • He was destroying our morale, so we let him know this kind of behavior was not acceptable.

  • That would be a perfectly acceptable answer to this problem.

Synonyms

good
vsacceptable
1.0

Showing positive qualities that other people approve of

is the more neutral idea of meeting basic requirements rather than praise
fine
vsacceptable
1.0

In good enough condition so no one needs to worry

is used more neutrally for meeting minimum requirements
okay
vsacceptable
1.0

Good enough but not very good

is the general label for being suitable for a particular need rather than praise
OK
vsacceptable
1.0

Good enough for the purpose you need

is the neutral term for meeting a needed standard rather than exceeding it
appropriate
vsacceptable
962 3.5

Right for a particular situation, person, or purpose

is broader used for any general adequacy not only situational fit
all right
vsacceptable
706 1.0

In a good enough way

is the wider idea of meeting standards not showing excellence
good enough
vsacceptable
641 1.9

Not perfect but good for what you need

is the broader term meaning adequate for a specific standard
proper
vsacceptable
596 2.2

Suitable and correct for a particular situation or use

is more about general sufficiency than following exact rules or norms
decent
vsacceptable
487 2.3

Good enough in quality to meet normal needs

is about meeting standards rather than being excellent or perfect
adequate
vsacceptable
234 2.7

Enough in amount or quality to meet a need

is used for just meeting needs rather than for excellence
suitable
vsacceptable
172 1.8

Right for a certain purpose, person, or situation

is more general covering overall adequacy beyond exact fit
ok
vsacceptable
106 1.0

Good enough but not very good

is the broader idea of meeting a required standard without excess
satisfactory
vsacceptable
81 2.3

Good enough to meet a need but not very good

is the general term for being good enough for a particular purpose
passable
vsacceptable
8 4.4

Good enough but not very good

is more about general sufficiency than high quality or praise
A-okay
vsacceptable
  • Informal
5 7.8

Completely fine and working well

is less strong meaning adequate rather than complete perfection
A-OK
vsacceptable
  • Informal
3 7.2

In perfect condition and working as it should

is the milder term for merely meeting needs rather than perfect state
right enough
vsacceptable
2 6.3

Correct enough to be useful

is the general idea of being adequate for a purpose rather than exact correctness
alright
vsacceptable
  • Informal
1 1.1

In a way that is good enough but not very good

is the general term for being adequate for a purpose rather than impressive
a-okay
vsacceptable
  • Informal
1 7.8

In perfect condition and ready to use

is milder meaning just good enough rather than perfect
copesetic
vsacceptable
  • Slang
9.9

Everything is in very good order and working well

is the milder word for meeting needs rather than praising excellence
accepted
vsacceptable
1.3

Approved and considered correct by most people in a group

is about being allowed or recognized rather than only meeting a rule

Antonyms

256 3.2

Not good enough or not allowed by rules

86 3.6

Not enough in amount or quality to meet a need

Idioms

Not allowed by rules and not good enough for standards

How Acceptable

excellent
1.0
good
1.0
acceptable
477 2.5
borderline
62 5.3
inadequate
118 4.4

Surface Forms

acceptable positive

Morphology

acceptable = accept (transparent) = accept + able

The adjective is directly formed from the verb 'accept' with the productive suffix '-able', meaning 'able to be accepted'.

Etymology

Acceptable comes from the root accept, which is built from the parts ad- 'to' and capere 'take'. So something acceptable is something you can 'take' or 'receive', which is why it means 'good enough to be accepted'.