Acceptable
Adjective
UK
/əkˈseptəbl/
US
/əkˈseptəbl/
Definition
Good enough to be allowed, agreed with, or used in a particular situation.
Example
"This behavior is not acceptable."
"Your answer wasn’t perfect, but it was acceptable for passing the exam."
"Casual clothes are acceptable at this event, so there’s no need to dress up."
Explanation
Something is acceptable when it is good enough or okay for a certain purpose or situation. It may not be perfect or the best, but it is still fine to use, agree with, or allow. For example, if your homework is not great but still meets the basic rules, it may be called acceptable. People often use this word to show that something is allowed or agreed upon by most people.