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acceptable

acceptable

adjective ahk-sehp-TAH-bluh Rare
Descriptions & Qualities Quality

Origin: Medieval Latin acceptabilis

Also means

adequate

Usage Note

Acceptable is the same form in masculine and feminine, and describes something that meets a minimum standard without being outstanding. In negotiations or assessments, French speakers often prefer convenable for a slightly warmer endorsement. Acceptable tends to carry a slightly grudging or functional tone.

Examples

"Ses résultats sont tout à fait acceptables."

Natural Translation

His results are quite acceptable.

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