I. ̷ ̷ˈ ̷ ̷təbəl adjective
Etymology: Middle English, from Middle French, from Late Latin acceptabilis, from Latin acceptare + -abilis -able
1. : capable or worthy of being accepted
no compromise could ever be acceptable
: satisfactory
acceptable living conditions
: conforming to or equal to approved standards
acceptable English usage
2.
a. : welcome , pleasing
compliments … are always acceptable to ladies — Jane Austen
b. : barely satisfactory or adequate
performances varied from excellent to acceptable
• ac·cept·ably -blē, -i adverb
II. adjective
: capable of being endured : tolerable
maximum acceptable damage from nuclear attack
an acceptable level of risk