adj

acceptable

uhk-SEHP-tuh-buhl

adj

Good enough to be approved of or allowed; satisfactory.

"The landlord said the apartment was in acceptable condition."

"Raising your voice at colleagues is not acceptable behavior."

How to Use Acceptable

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishGood enough to pass — meets the minimum standard, even if not impressive.

Common pairings

acceptable behavior socially acceptable acceptable level

more acceptable comparative, acceptables plural, most acceptable superlative

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From Old French acceptable, from Late Latin acceptabilis, "worthy of being accepted."

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