acceptable

adjective (acceptable, more acceptable)

«acceptable» in the English dictionary: everyday and in Jewish tradition — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

Everyday

Acceptable means good enough or allowed. tree →
Acceptable behaviour or words are ones that most people agree are fine and polite. tree →

In the lessons

At school it describes behaviour and work: "Hitting is not acceptable". In science and maths it means within the allowed range: an acceptable answer or error. In formal texts: "acceptable standard". Phrases: perfectly acceptable, not acceptable, socially acceptable, acceptable to.

Examples

Shouting in class is not acceptable. tree →
Your answer is acceptable, but you can do better. tree →
Is it acceptable to wear trainers to school? tree →
Any answer between 9 and 11 is acceptable. tree →
The water was tested and was acceptable to drink. tree →
Rude words are not acceptable in the classroom. tree →
Both spellings are acceptable. tree →
A small mess is acceptable after painting, as long as you clean up. tree →
The waters of the Nile had retreated, and the whole bed of the river was covered with frogs, which was a most acceptable prospect for the stork families. tree →

Note

Starts with a vowel: "an acceptable answer". Spelling: -able, not -ible. Opposite: unacceptable. Verb: accept. Trap: accept (take) vs except (leave out).

In Jewish tradition

The rule that an animal must be free of blemish teaches that people should give their best to God. Jeremiah and Isaiah teach that offerings and fasts please God only when a person also acts rightly. In the primary lessons: At school it describes behaviour and work: "Hitting is not acceptable". In science and maths it means within the allowed range: an acceptable answer or error. In formal texts: "acceptable standard". Phrases: perfectly acceptable, not acceptable, socially acceptable, acceptable to.

Examples

But whatsoever hath a blemish, that shall ye not bring; for it shall not be acceptable for you. (Torah LEV.22.20, JPS 1917) tree →
Your burnt-offerings are not acceptable, nor your sacrifices pleasing unto Me. (Prophets JER.6.20, JPS 1917) tree →
To do righteousness and justice is more acceptable to the LORD than sacrifice. (Writings PRO.21.3, JPS 1917) tree →
Wilt thou call this a fast, and an acceptable day to the LORD? (Prophets ISA.58.5, JPS 1917) tree →

Note

Starts with a vowel: "an acceptable answer". Spelling: -able, not -ible. Opposite: unacceptable. Verb: accept. Trap: accept (take) vs except (leave out).

On Mova

Trees and pragmatics of «acceptable» in the school dictionary: every meaning and example parsed by Mova, with its dependency tree and frames.
«acceptable» in the school dictionary on Mova free.
Trees and pragmatics of «acceptable» in the Judaism dictionary: every meaning and example parsed by Mova, with its dependency tree and frames.
«acceptable» in the Judaism dictionary on Mova free.

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