adjective
acceptable
ak-SEP-tuh-bul/əkˈseptəbl/
Good enough to be accepted.
The carry-on bag fits the frame and is an acceptable size.
Etymology
The “taking toward” base came to mean receiving willingly; the adjective described something worthy of that welcome. Something acceptable is therefore fit to be received or approved, even if it is only good enough.
In context
The acceptable use policy typically includes a list of acceptable behaviors and those that are not acceptable. It may specify that employees should use the internet only for work rellated tasks
More examples
- We need an acceptable solution for both sides.
- The first draft was barely acceptable.
- Her explanation seemed acceptable to the committee.
Forms
acceptable
acceptability noun — the quality of being acceptable
Similar words
- satisfactory
- Good enough to meet a need.
- adequate
- Sufficient without necessarily being pleasing.