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acceptability

 

[ əkˌsɛptəˈbɪlɪti ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

in linguistics

The extent to which a linguistic form is considered grammatically or socially correct or appropriate in a particular language.

Synonyms

appropriateness, correctness, suitability

Examples of usage

  • The acceptability of using a double negative in English varies depending on the dialect.
  • The acceptability of slang terms can change over time.
Context #2 | Noun

general

The quality of being satisfactory or acceptable.

Synonyms

approval, satisfactoriness, tolerability

Examples of usage

  • The acceptability of the new policy among employees was low.
  • The acceptability of the product in the market will determine its success.

Translations

Translations of the word "acceptability" in other languages:

🇵🇹 aceitabilidade

🇮🇳 स्वीकार्यता

🇩🇪 Akzeptabilität

🇮🇩 keterimaan

🇺🇦 прийнятність

🇵🇱 akceptowalność

🇯🇵 許容性 (kyoyō-sei)

🇫🇷 acceptabilité

🇪🇸 aceptabilidad

🇹🇷 kabul edilebilirlik

🇰🇷 수용 가능성 (suyong ganeungseong)

🇸🇦 مقبولية (maqbūliyya)

🇨🇿 akceptovatelnost

🇸🇰 akceptovateľnosť

🇨🇳 可接受性 (kě jiē shòu xìng)

🇸🇮 sprejemljivost

🇮🇸 ásættanleiki

🇰🇿 қабылдаушылық

🇬🇪 მისაღებლობა (misaghebloba)

🇦🇿 qəbul ediləbilənlik

🇲🇽 aceptabilidad

Etymology

The word 'acceptability' is derived from the word 'acceptable', which comes from the Latin word 'acceptabilis', meaning 'worthy of acceptance'. The concept of acceptability has been a key consideration in various fields, including linguistics, sociology, and psychology. Understanding the acceptability of certain behaviors, practices, or language forms is crucial in determining social norms and standards.

See also: accept, acceptable, acceptably, acceptance, accepted, accepting, acceptingly, unacceptable, unacceptably, unaccepted.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #14,350, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.