acceptable

Intermediate

/əkˈsep.tə.bəl/

adjective
satisfactory and able to be agreed to or approved of

acceptable in a sentence

  • “The food was acceptable, but no more.”
  • “Clearly we need to come to an arrangement that is acceptable to both parties.”
  • “So what is an acceptable level of radiation?”
  • “This kind of attitude is simply not acceptable.”

What does “acceptable” mean?

acceptable (adjective) means satisfactory and able to be agreed to or approved of. It is pronounced /əkˈsep.tə.bəl/. Vocaby pairs the definition with audio and real example sentences so the word is easy to remember — and brings it back for review right before you'd forget it.

Frequently asked questions

What does "acceptable" mean?
acceptable (adjective) means: satisfactory and able to be agreed to or approved of
How do you pronounce "acceptable"?
"acceptable" is pronounced /əkˈsep.tə.bəl/ in IPA. You can tap to hear it spoken aloud in the Vocaby app.
How do you use "acceptable" in a sentence?
Here is "acceptable" used in a sentence: The food was acceptable, but no more.

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