acceptable

uhk-SEP-tuh-buhl/əkˈsɛp.tə.bəl/

Noun pluralacceptables

3 meanings of acceptable

1
adjective
Good enough to be welcomed or agreed to without complaint.
Like a present that everyone is happy to receive.
Her gift was acceptable to everyone at the party.
We found the plan acceptable and agreed to start right away.
Similarsatisfactory, agreeable, suitable, appropriate, welcome
Oppositeunacceptable, unsatisfactory, unsuitable, objectionable
2
adjective
Just good enough, but not great or special.
Like a meal that fills you up but you would not order again.
The food was acceptable, but nothing to get excited about.
His grades were acceptable, though his teacher hoped for more.
Similarpassable, adequate, tolerable, decent, fair
Oppositeinadequate, unacceptable
3
nouncountable
A person or thing that is good enough to be welcomed or agreed to.
After grading, the teacher put each essay among the acceptables.
Of all the applicants, only one was an acceptable for the job.
Oppositereject

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Origin

It came from Old French and Late Latin words meaning 'worthy of being accepted'. It is made from 'accept' plus '-able'.