acceptability
|ac-cept-a-bil-i-ty|
B2
/əkˌsɛptəˈbɪləti/
(accept)
consent to receive
Etymology
Etymology Information
'acceptability' originates from the Latin word 'acceptabilis', where 'acceptare' meant 'to take or receive willingly'.
Historical Evolution
'acceptabilis' transformed into the Old French word 'acceptable', and eventually became the modern English word 'acceptability'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'capable of being accepted', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'the quality of being accepted'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the quality of being accepted or acceptable; suitability.
The acceptability of the proposal was debated.
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Last updated: 2025/04/12 17:06