acceptable

noun

Someone or something that is acceptable.

adjective

Worthy, decent, sure of being accepted or received with at least moderate pleasure.

Barely worthy, less than excellent; passable.

Roots

capiocept- · Latin · take, seize

Synonyms for acceptable

satisfactoryadj decentadj tolerableadj unobjectionableadj admissibleadj unexceptionableadj suitableadj passableadj supportableadj adequateadj agreeableadj bearableadj desirableadj

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Where does acceptable come from?

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