Meaning & Definition of Acceptable in English

Detailed Definitions

• Definition: Capable of being accepted; suitable.

  Example Sentence: The proposal was deemed acceptable by all parties.

• Definition: Adequate or satisfactory.

  Example Sentence: Her performance was acceptable, even though it wasn't outstanding.

• Definition: Subject to approval.

  Example Sentence: The conditions of the agreement are not yet acceptable to the stakeholders.

• Definition: Permissible according to social norms.

  Example Sentence: Wearing jeans to the event was considered acceptable attire.

Etymology

Origin: Derived from Middle French 'acceptable', from Late Latin 'acceptabilis' which means 'that may be received'.

Synonyms

Common Phrases and Expressions

• acceptable risk: A risk that is considered to be within reasonable limits.
• acceptable standard: A level of quality that is deemed satisfactory.

Translations

• Spanish: aceptable

• French: acceptable

• German: akzeptabel

• Russian: приемлемый

Related Words

• accept: To receive or agree to.

• acceptance: The act of agreeing to or receiving something.

• acceptability: The quality of being acceptable.

Slang Meanings of acceptable

• Meaning: Cool or okay.

  Example Sentence: That party was pretty acceptable for a Wednesday night.

• Meaning: Not great but okay.

  Example Sentence: The movie was acceptable, better than I expected.