acceptable

Meanings

1. 1
   adj

   Good enough to be approved or allowed.

   The noise levels in the building are within acceptable limits.

2. 2
   adj

   Good enough, but not excellent; just passable.

   The food was acceptable, but nothing special.

3. 3
   adj

   Considered correct or proper according to accepted standards.

   That spelling is no longer acceptable in formal writing.

From Middle English acceptable, from Anglo-Norman and Middle French acceptable, from Late Latin acceptābilis (“worthy of acceptance”). Morphologically accept + -able.

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