Recent Examples on the WebFor the past 25 years, the foundation has been dedicated to building communities that are acceptant and supportive for individuals who are challenged by special needs and neurodiversity.—Brett Shweky, sun-sentinel.com, 25 Aug. 2020 Iranian elites have tacked to a harder-line, more risk-acceptant policy. . . .—Erin Cunningham, Washington Post, 21 Sep. 2019
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Word History
Etymology
borrowed from French, going back to Middle French, from present participle of accepter "to accept"
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