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Definition of acceptableness

acceptableness

/ækˈsɛptəbəlnəs/
ac · cept · a · ble · ness
Adverb:acceptably
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Adjective:acceptable
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acceptableness Lexical Profile

acceptableness Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

The quality or state of being acceptable, satisfactory, or worthy of approval.

Example

"The committee debated the social acceptableness of the proposed policy before putting it to a vote."

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Word Nuance & Usage

In contemporary English, the synonymous derivative "acceptability" is overwhelmingly preferred over "acceptableness."

• Rhymes for acceptableness

• Nearby Words

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Acceptableness. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/acceptableness
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