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- [ak-sep-tuh-buh l]
- /ækˈsɛp tə bəl/
- /əkˈseptəblɪ/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [ak-sep-tuh-buh l]
- /ækˈsɛp tə bəl/
Definitions of acceptably word
- adjective acceptably capable or worthy of being accepted. 1
- adjective acceptably pleasing to the receiver; satisfactory; agreeable; welcome. 1
- adjective acceptably meeting only minimum requirements; barely adequate: an acceptable performance. 1
- adjective acceptably capable of being endured; tolerable; bearable: acceptable levels of radiation. 1
- noun acceptably In an acceptable manner; in a manner to please or give satisfaction. 1
- adverb acceptably satisfactorily, suitably 1
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Origin of acceptably
First appearance:
before 1350 One of the 20% oldest English words
First recorded in 1350-1400; Middle English word from Late Latin word acceptābilis. See accept, -able
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Parts of speech for Acceptably
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
acceptably popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 89% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for acceptably
adv acceptably
- sufficiently — adequate for the purpose; enough: sufficient proof; sufficient protection.
- competently — having suitable or sufficient skill, knowledge, experience, etc., for some purpose; properly qualified: He is perfectly competent to manage the bank branch.
- satisfactorily — giving or affording satisfaction; fulfilling all demands or requirements: a satisfactory solution.
- appropriately — suitable or fitting for a particular purpose, person, occasion, etc.: an appropriate example; an appropriate dress.
- abundantly — If something is abundantly clear, it is extremely obvious.
adverb acceptably
- fully — entirely or wholly: You should be fully done with the work by now.
Antonyms for acceptably
adv acceptably
- inadequately — not adequate or sufficient; inept or unsuitable.
- insufficiently — not sufficient; lacking in what is necessary or required: an insufficient answer.
- unequally — not equal; not of the same quantity, quality, value, rank, ability, etc.: People are unequal in their capacities.
- unsatisfactory — not satisfactory; not satisfying or meeting one's demands; inadequate.
- unsuitable — not suitable; inappropriate; unfitting; unbecoming.
adverb acceptably
- unreasonably — not reasonable or rational; acting at variance with or contrary to reason; not guided by reason or sound judgment; irrational: an unreasonable person.
- intolerably — not tolerable; unendurable; insufferable: intolerable pain.
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