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Definition of Acceptable
1. Adjective. Worthy of acceptance or satisfactory. "Performances varied from acceptable to excellent"
Similar to: Bankable, Unexceptionable, Unimpeachable, Unobjectionable
Also: Satisfactory
Derivative terms: Acceptability, Acceptableness
Antonyms: Unacceptable
Also: Satisfactory
Derivative terms: Acceptability, Acceptableness
Antonyms: Unacceptable
2. Adjective. Judged to be in conformity with approved usage. "Acceptable English usage"
Category relationships: Linguistics
Similar to: Received, Standard
Derivative terms: Acceptability, Acceptableness
Similar to: Received, Standard
Derivative terms: Acceptability, Acceptableness
3. Adjective. Meeting requirements. "The step makes a satisfactory seat"
Exact synonyms: Satisfactory
Similar to: Good
Derivative terms: Accept, Acceptability, Acceptableness, Satisfactoriness, Satisfy, Satisfy
Similar to: Good
Derivative terms: Accept, Acceptability, Acceptableness, Satisfactoriness, Satisfy, Satisfy
4. Adjective. Adequate for the purpose. "The water was acceptable for drinking"
Definition of Acceptable
1. a. Capable, worthy, or sure of being accepted or received with pleasure; pleasing to a receiver; gratifying; agreeable; welcome; as, an acceptable present, one acceptable to us.
Definition of Acceptable
1. [adj]