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