Acceptation: meaning, definitions and examples
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acceptation
[ ˌæksepˈteɪʃən ]
philosophical term
Acceptation refers to the action or process of accepting something, particularly in a philosophical or linguistic context. In linguistics, it describes the general or established meaning of a term or expression, often understood by speakers of a language. It contrasts with the notion of denotation, which refers specifically to the actual concept or thing that a word refers to. Acceptation can also imply an acknowledgment or approval of an idea or belief within a community.
Synonyms
acceptance, acknowledgment, approval, recognition.
Examples of usage
- The acceptation of the term evolved over centuries.
- In philosophy, the acceptation of concepts can vary widely.
- The acceptation of this theory was slow among academics.
Translations
Translations of the word "acceptation" in other languages:
🇵🇹 aceitação
- aceitação de um pedido
- aceitação de um convite
🇮🇳 स्वीकृति
- स्वीकृति का संकेत
- स्वीकृति स्वीकारना
🇩🇪 Akzeptanz
- Annahme
- Zustimmung
🇮🇩 penerimaan
- penerimaan permohonan
- penerimaan undangan
🇺🇦 прийняття
- акцепт
- ухвалення
🇵🇱 akceptacja
- przyjęcie
- zgoda
🇯🇵 受け入れ
- 承認
- 受諾
🇫🇷 acceptation
- approbation
- adhésion
🇪🇸 aceptación
- aceptación de una solicitud
- aceptación de una invitación
🇹🇷 kabul
- onay
- kabul etme
🇰🇷 수락
- 승인
- 받아들임
🇸🇦 قبول
- قبول الطلب
- قبول الدعوة
🇨🇿 akceptace
- přijetí
- souhlas
🇸🇰 akceptácia
- prijatie
- súhlas
🇨🇳 接受
- 同意
- 接纳
🇸🇮 sprejem
- potrditev
- soglasje
🇮🇸 aðkoma
- samþykki
- viðurkenning
🇰🇿 қабылдау
- келісім
- қабылдану
🇬🇪 მისაღება
- თანხმობა
- აღიარება
🇦🇿 qəbul
- razılıq
- qəbul etmə
🇲🇽 aceptación
- aprobación
- consentimiento
Etymology
The word 'acceptation' originates from the Latin 'acceptatio', which means 'the act of receiving'. Its further development can be traced through Middle French, where it held a similar meaning. The term began to surface in English in the early 17th century, primarily within scholarly and philosophical discourse. Over time, 'acceptation' has maintained its association with both linguistic and philosophical discussions, representing not only the action of accepting but also a more nuanced understanding of how meanings are established and agreed upon in various contexts. This has allowed the term to remain relevant and utilized in discussions about language evolution and the dynamic nature of meaning in communication.