1 agreed or approved of by most people in a societyChildren must learn socially acceptable behaviour.
2 that somebody agrees is of a good enough standard or allowedFor this course a pass in English at grade B is acceptable.Air pollution in the city had reached four times the acceptable levels.acceptable to somebody We want a political solution that is acceptable to all parties.
3 not very good but good enoughThe food was acceptable, but no more.Opposite
unacceptableacceptability
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