Main Entry: ac·cept·able

Pronunciation: \ik-ˈsep-tə-bəl, ak- also ek-\

Function: adjective

Date: 14th century

1 : capable or worthy of being accepted <no compromise would be acceptable>
2 a : welcome, pleasing <compliments are always acceptable> b : barely satisfactory or adequate <performances varied from excellent to acceptable>

— ac·cept·abil·i·ty \ik-ˌsep-tə-ˈbi-lə-tē, (ˌ)ak-, ek-\ noun

— ac·cept·able·ness \ik-ˈsep-tə-bəl-nəs, ak-\ noun

— ac·cept·ably \-blē\ adverb