Liberal Dictionary English Dictionary
adjective
- capable or worthy of being accepted.
- pleasing to the receiver; satisfactory; agreeable; welcome.
- meeting only minimum requirements; barely adequate: an acceptable performance.
- capable of being endured; tolerable; bearable: acceptable levels of radiation.
adjective
- satisfactory; adequate
- pleasing; welcome
- tolerable
1660s, from Late Latin acceptabilitas, from Latin acceptabilis (see acceptable).
late 14c., from Old French acceptable, from Latin acceptabilis “worthy of acceptance,” from acceptare (see accept). Related: Acceptably.