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A quiet voice is acceptable in the library.
What does Acceptable mean?
Good enough to be accepted.
Dictionary definition
Good enough to be allowed, approved, or considered okay.
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The teacher said the revised answer was acceptable.
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Acceptable work meets the basic expectations, even if it can still improve.
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ak · sep · tuh · bul · strongest beat: sep
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WordAcceptable.
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MeaningAcceptable means Good enough to be accepted.
ExampleExample: A quiet voice is acceptable in the library.
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4 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- ak · sep · tuh · bul
- Strongest beat
- sep
- Ending
- bul
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on sep.
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Synonyms
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suitableUse when something fits the need or rules.
satisfactoryUse when something is good enough.
Antonyms
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unacceptableUse when something is not allowed or not good enough.
unsuitableUse when something does not fit the need.
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