adjective
acceptabel
acceptable
Definition & meaning
Acceptabel means acceptable: good enough to be approved of or tolerated, though not necessarily ideal or excellent.
It can describe quality, behavior, conditions, or a proposed solution.
Grammar & Word origin
An adjective:
- Common gender: acceptabel
- Neuter: acceptabelt
- Plural and definite form: acceptabla
- Comparative: mer acceptabel
- Superlative: mest acceptabel
The word is related to acceptera (“to accept”) and ultimately comes from Latin acceptare, “to receive” or “accept.”
Synonyms & antonyms
Synonyms:
- godtagbar — acceptable or permissible; often emphasizes meeting a standard or requirement.
- tillfredsställande — satisfactory; emphasizes that something fulfills expectations.
- okej — OK; a more informal word for something acceptable.
Antonym:
Common phrases & collocations
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Examples
Maten var acceptabel, men inte särskilt god.adjective
The food was acceptable, but not particularly good.
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