🇩🇪German Source WordCode: DE

akzeptabel

Pronunciation / Transliteration: akt͡sɛpˈtaːbl̩

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Acceptable/əkˈsɛptəbl/
adjectiveCEFR B1 (Intermediate)Top #1500 frequency
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🇩🇪 Example Sentence in German:

"Diese Lösung ist für uns alle akzeptabel."

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2 senses
As adjective
  1. 1

    Able to be agreed on, suitable, or meeting satisfactory standards.

    "The final proposal was deemed acceptable by all members of the board."
  2. 2

    Adequate; satisfactory rather than outstanding.

    "Her test scores were acceptable, though she hoped to do better next time."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The word 'acceptable' originates from the Latin 'acceptabilis', which means 'worthy of being accepted'. It evolved through Middle English, reflecting a shift from a focus on mere acceptance to a broader sense of suitability and approval in various contexts.

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