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acceptable

/əkˈseptəbl/
English Definition
adj. good enough
中文释义
可接受的
Example Sentence

The committee deemed the proposed methodology acceptable for the initial phase of the study.

委员会认为所提议的方法论在研究初始阶段是可接受的。

Synonyms
adequate satisfactory suitable
Antonyms
unacceptable inadequate
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Practice — Definition Match

Which choice best defines “acceptable”?

  1. A Good enough
  2. B Lower in quality
  3. C Very bright, clever
  4. D Motherly
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A — Good enough. “acceptable” means good enough.

Practice — Which Word Fits?

Which word means “good enough”?

  1. A acceptable
  2. B inferior
  3. C maternal
  4. D brilliant
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A — acceptable. “acceptable” means good enough.

Common questions about “acceptable”

What does “acceptable” mean?

acceptable — good enough. In Chinese: 可接受的.

How do you pronounce “acceptable”?

acceptable is pronounced /əkˈseptəbl/.

How is “acceptable” used in a sentence?

The committee deemed the proposed methodology acceptable for the initial phase of the study. (委员会认为所提议的方法论在研究初始阶段是可接受的。)

What are synonyms for “acceptable”?

adequate, satisfactory, suitable — all close in meaning to acceptable (good enough).

What is the opposite of “acceptable”?

unacceptable, inadequate — each the opposite of acceptable (good enough).

Is “acceptable” an SAT vocabulary word?

Yes. acceptable is on the SAT Prep Basic list — the everyday academic words the SAT assumes you already have. The Digital SAT does not test vocabulary in isolation; words like this one are tested through Words in Context questions, where you choose the word that completes a passage most logically and precisely.

How can I remember “acceptable”?

accept+able

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