noun

acceptation

Acceptation (noun) means the meaning (sense) in which a word or expression is understood, or generally received.

noun

The meaning (sense) in which a word or expression is understood, or generally received.

Acceptance; reception; favorable reception or regard; the state of being acceptable.

The active divine decision to approve an act or circumstance, held by Scotists to be necessary to render it meritorious.

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Etymology

From Middle English acceptacioun, acceptation, from Middle French acceptacion and Late Latin acceptātiō. By surface analysis, accept + -ation.

Rhymes for acceptation

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What is the meaning of acceptation?

"acceptation" (noun) means the meaning (sense) in which a word or expression is understood, or generally received.

What are the different meanings of acceptation?

"acceptation" has 3 main meanings: 1. The meaning (sense) in which a word or expression is understood, or generally received; 2. Acceptance; reception; favorable reception or regard; the state of being acceptable; 3. The active divine decision to approve an act or circumstance, held by Scotists to be necessary to render it meritorious.