Definition of ACCEPTABLE

acceptable

Meanings

Plural: acceptables

Adjective

  • worthy of acceptance or satisfactory
    • "acceptable levels of radiation"
    • "performances varied from acceptable to excellent"

Adjective Satellite

  • judged to be in conformity with approved usage
    • "acceptable English usage"
  • meeting requirements
  • adequate for the purpose
    • "the water was acceptable for drinking"

Adj

  • Worthy, decent, sure of being accepted or received with at least moderate pleasure.
  • Barely worthy, less than excellent; passable.

Noun

  • Someone or something that is acceptable.

Origin / Etymology

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

Synonyms

good, satisfactory

Scrabble Score: 18

acceptable is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
acceptable is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
acceptable is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 23

acceptable is a valid Words With Friends word