Acceptable

Pronunciation: /əkˈsɛptəbəl/

Definitions of acceptable

adjective a word that describes or modifies a noun or pronoun, in this case 'acceptable' describes something that is able to be accepted or approved

Example Sentences

A1 It is acceptable to wear jeans to the casual party.

A2 The quality of the product is acceptable for the price.

B1 The company's policy on punctuality is acceptable to most employees.

B2 The candidate's qualifications are acceptable for the position.

C1 The level of service at the restaurant is acceptable, but not exceptional.

C2 The conditions of the contract are acceptable to both parties.

Examples of acceptable in a Sentence

formal The quality control team deemed the product to be of acceptable quality.

informal As long as the party starts at an acceptable time, I'll be there.

slang I'm only gonna hang out with people who are chill and acceptable.

figurative Her behavior was not acceptable and crossed a line.

Grammatical Forms of acceptable

• past tense: accepted
• plural: acceptables
• comparative: more acceptable
• superlative: most acceptable
• present tense: accept
• future tense: will accept
• perfect tense: have accepted
• continuous tense: is accepting
• singular: acceptable
• positive degree: acceptable
• infinitive: to accept
• gerund: accepting
• participle: accepted

Origin and Evolution of acceptable

First Known Use: 0014 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'acceptable' originated from the Latin word 'acceptabilis', which is derived from the verb 'accipere' meaning 'to receive'.

Evolution of the word: Initially, 'acceptable' was used to describe something that was capable of being accepted or received favorably. Over time, the word evolved to encompass a broader range of meanings, including meeting certain standards or criteria, being satisfactory, or meeting expectations.